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AXEL Platine Terminal
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TCP/IP AX3000 USER'S
MANUAL
November 2003 - Ref.: AXTCPE/0303-3
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INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................1
1 - A LOOK AT THE AX3000............................................................................5
1.1 - TERMINAL FUNCTION .........................................................................6
1.2 - PRINT AND TERMINAL SERVER.........................................................6
1.3 - TOOLS AND STATISTICS ....................................................................7
1.4 - EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION...............................................................8
2 - FIRST BOOT-UP AND QUICK SET-UP......................................................9
2.1 - OVERVIEW..........................................................................................10
2.2 - STANDARD QUICK SET-UP...............................................................11
2.3 - QUICK SET-UP WITH DHCP AND DNS PROTOCOLS.....................12
3 - INTERACTIVE SET-UP..............................................................................15
3.1 - SETTING A BASIC NETWORK ENVIRONMENT ...............................16
3.1.1 - AX3000 Interface...........................................................................17
3.1.2 - Host Management .........................................................................17
3.1.3 - Router Management......................................................................18
3.2 - SETTING A DHCP/DNS NETWORK ENVIRONMENT .......................19
3.2.1 - AX3000 Interface...........................................................................20
a) "Enable DHCP" is set to "No" ...........................................................21
b) "Enable DHCP" is set to "Yes"..........................................................21
3.2.2 - DNS Protocol.................................................................................22
3.2.3 - Host Management .........................................................................23
3.2.4 - Router Management......................................................................24
3.3 - SETTING SCREEN, KEYBOARD, PRINTER AND MOUSE ..............26
3.3.1 - The Screen ....................................................................................26
3.3.2 - The Keyboard ................................................................................27
3.3.3 - The Printer.....................................................................................28
3.3.4 - The Mouse.....................................................................................29
3.4 - SETTING EACH SESSION .................................................................29
3.4.1 - Connection Settings ......................................................................30
3.4.2 - Virtual Terminal Settings ...............................................................32
3.5 - AUXILIARY PORTS .............................................................................35
3.5.1 - Setting the AUX1 and AUX2 Serial Ports......................................36
3.5.2 - Setting the Parallel Port.................................................................38
3.5.3 - Connecting a Printer......................................................................38
3.5.4 - Connecting a Serial Terminal ........................................................39
3.5.5 - Connecting other Peripherals........................................................40
3.5.6 - Other Uses ....................................................................................41
a) Using rtty ...........................................................................................41
b) Using the rsh Command to Print.......................................................42
c) Using printd Legacy Service .............................................................42
3.6 - MULTI-SESSION AND STATUS LINE ................................................43
3.6.1 - Maximum Number of Sessions......................................................43
3.6.2 - Multi-Session Keystroke ................................................................44
3.6.3 - Status Line.....................................................................................44
3.7 - PASSWORD ........................................................................................44
3.7.1 - Using the Password.......................................................................44
3.7.2 - Entering Set-Up .............................................................................45
4 - USING THE AX3000 ..................................................................................47
4.1 - TURNING ON THE AX3000 ................................................................48
4.2 - USING MULTI-SESSION.....................................................................49
4.2.1 - Opening or Switching Sessions.....................................................49
4.2.2 - Disconnecting Sessions ................................................................50
4.3 - LOCKING THE SCREEN.....................................................................50
4.4 - TURNING OFF THE AX3000...............................................................51
4.5 - AX3000 HOT-KEYS .............................................................................53
5 - INSTALLING UNDER UNIX/LINUX ...........................................................55
5.1 - TEXT MODE SESSION (TELNET OR TTY)........................................56
5.1.1 - Setting a Session...........................................................................56
5.1.2 - Using Telnet of Tty for a Terminal Session ...................................57
a) The telnet Protocol............................................................................57
b) The tty Protocol .................................................................................58
5.1.3 - Selecting the Pre-defined Configuration........................................58
5.1.4 - Customising the Emulation............................................................59
a) Emulation General Parameters ........................................................60
b) Programmable Keys .........................................................................62
5.1.5 - Colouring Mode .............................................................................63
a) Standard Colouring Mode .................................................................65
b) Enhanced Colouring Mode ...............................................................66
5.1.6 - Underline Attribute Management...................................................67
a) Using the Monitor as a Monochrome Monitor...................................67
b) Using the Colouring Mode ................................................................68
c) Using Underline Attribute in Colour Mode.........................................68
5.1.7 - Login Script....................................................................................68
a) Enabling a Login Script .....................................................................68
b) Example ............................................................................................69
5.1.8 - The Multi-Shell...............................................................................70
a) Installation .........................................................................................70
b) Setting-Up the AX3000 .....................................................................70
c) Using the Multi-Shell .........................................................................70
5.2 - GRAPHICAL MODE SESSION (VNC) ................................................72
5.2.1 - Setting-Up a VNC Session ............................................................72
5.2.2 - Configuring VNC on the Unix/Linux Server...................................75
a) VNC Terminals with Login ................................................................76
b) VNC Terminal without Login .............................................................78
5.3 - CONTROLLING PRINTERS................................................................79
5.3.1 - The tty Protocol .............................................................................80
5.3.2 - The rsh Command.........................................................................80
5.3.3 - Using Transparent Mode...............................................................81
5.4 - THE AXEL TTY SERVER ....................................................................81
5.4.1 - Overview........................................................................................81
5.4.2 - Installing an AXEL tty server .........................................................82
5.4.3 - Using an AXEL tty server ..............................................................83
a) Overview ...........................................................................................83
b) Running the Axel Tty Server.............................................................84
5.4.4 -The axttyd Mechanism ...................................................................85
5.4.5 - Uninstalling ....................................................................................85
5.5 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION..............................................................85
5.5.1 - Rebooting the AX3000 ..................................................................85
5.5.2 - Resetting an AX3000 resource (screen session or aux. port) ......86
5.5.3 - Editing the AX3000 Settings..........................................................86
5.5.4 - Setting-Up the AX3000..................................................................87
5.5.5 - Downloading Firmware..................................................................87
5.5.6 - Viewing AX3000 Statistics.............................................................87
6 - INSTALLING UNDER OS/400 ...................................................................89
6.1 - 5250 SCREEN SESSION ....................................................................90
6.1.1 - Keyboard Type ..............................................................................90
a) Setting-Up the Keyboard Type .........................................................90
b) In event of problems .........................................................................91
6.1.2 - Setting a Session...........................................................................91
6.1.3 - Customising the 5250 Emulation...................................................92
a) 5250 Emulation General Parameters ...............................................93
b) Remapping 5250 Functions to PC Keyboards .................................94
6.1.4 - Setting-Up the Auto-Signon Function............................................95
6.1.5 - Setting-Up the Mouse....................................................................96
6.2 - USING THE AX3000 ............................................................................97
6.2.1 - The 5250 Status Line ....................................................................97
6.2.2 - Using the Keyboard.......................................................................98
6.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature) ............................100
a) Programming a Function Key .........................................................100
b) Processing a key sequence............................................................101
6.2.4 - The Mouse...................................................................................102
6.3 - 5250 PRINTER...................................................................................102
6.3.1 - Setting-Up the Prt5250 Protocol..................................................103
6.3.2 - Using the Printer..........................................................................105
6.3.3 - In Event of Problems ...................................................................105
a) Parallel Printer Connection .............................................................106
b) Prt5250 Settings .............................................................................106
c) Prt5250 Session is Refused by the AS/400 ....................................106
6.4 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION ............................................................107
6.4.1 - Rebooting the AX3000 ................................................................107
6.4.2 - Resetting an AX3000 resource (screen session or aux. port) ....108
6.4.3 - Editing the AX3000 Settings........................................................108
a) Under Windows...............................................................................108
b) Under OS/400 .................................................................................109
6.4.4 - Setting-Up the AX3000................................................................109
6.4.5 - Downloading a Firmware.............................................................109
6.4.6 - Editing AX3000 Statistics ............................................................110
6.5 - FURTHER OPTIONS.........................................................................110
6.5.1 - Turning-Off the AX3000...............................................................110
6.5.2 - Reconnection Problem ................................................................110
7 - INSTALLING UNDER OS/390 .................................................................113
7.1 - 3270 SCREEN SESSION ..................................................................114
7.1.1 - Setting a Session.........................................................................115
7.1.2 - Customising the 3270 Emulation.................................................116
7.2 - USING THE TERMIMAL ....................................................................117
7.2.1 - The 3270 Status Line ..................................................................117
7.2.2 - Using a PC/AT Keyboard (102/105 keys) ...................................118
7.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature) ............................119
a) Programming a Function Key .........................................................120
b) Processing a key sequence............................................................121
7.3 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION ............................................................121
8 - INSTALLING UNDER WINDOWS ...........................................................123
8.1 - RDP SCREEN SESSION...................................................................125
8.1.1 - Setting-Up the AX3000................................................................125
a) RDP Additional Parameters ............................................................126
b) Automatic Logon and Auto-Run......................................................127
c) Printer..............................................................................................128
d) Bandwidth .......................................................................................129
8.1.2 - Configuring the Windows Server.................................................130
a) Encryption Level .............................................................................131
b) Automatic Logon .............................................................................133
c) Idle Session Limit ............................................................................134
d) Desktop Background with Windows 2003 ......................................136
e) Allowing Blank Passwords with Windows 2003 .............................136
8.1.3 - Administering the Windows Server: closing Phantom Sessions.137
8.2 - USING THE AX3000..........................................................................138
8.2.1 - Opening an RDP Session ...........................................................138
8.2.2 - Information about the RDP session ............................................138
8.2.3 - Closing an RDP Session .............................................................139
a) Log Off from the Desktop................................................................139
b) Disconnect from the Desktop..........................................................139
c) Disconnect from the AX3000 Keyboard..........................................140
8.2.4 -Turning-Off the AX3000 ...............................................................140
8.3 - MANAGING PRINTERS ....................................................................140
8.3.1 - Setting-Up the AX3000................................................................141
8.3.2 - Setting-Up the Windows Server ..................................................142
8.4 - PUBLISHING APPLICATIONS ..........................................................142
8.5 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION............................................................144
9 - TOOLS AND STATISTICS ......................................................................145
9.1 - THE PING COMMAND ......................................................................146
9.2 - CONNECTION MANAGEMENT ........................................................146
9.3 - STATISTICS ......................................................................................148
9.3.1 - Ethernet Statistics........................................................................149
9.3.2 - TCP Server and TCP Client Statistics.........................................150
9.3.3 - DHCP Client Statistics.................................................................152
10 - REMOTE SET-UP ..................................................................................153
10.1 - OVERVIEW......................................................................................154
10.2 - AX3000 REMOTE SET-UP..............................................................155
10.3 - OBTAINING A CONFIGURATION...................................................155
10.4 - ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................................156
11 - DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE...............................................................161
11.1 - OVERVIEW......................................................................................162
11.1.1 - Downloading Protocols..............................................................162
11.1.2 - Under Unix.................................................................................163
11.1.3 - Under Linux ...............................................................................163
11.1.4 - Under OS/400............................................................................164
11.1.5 - Under Windows .........................................................................165
11.1.6 - About Firmware Files.................................................................165
11.2 - DOWNLOADING BY TFTP PROTOCOL ........................................165
11.2.1 - Remote Administration ..............................................................165
11.2.2 - Downloading Through Set-Up ...................................................167
11.3 - DOWNLOADING BY BOOTP AND TFTP PROTOCOLS................167
11.3.1 - Remote Administration ..............................................................169
11.3.2 - Downloading Through Set-Up ...................................................169
11.4 - THE DOWNLOAD PROCESS .........................................................170
11.4.1 - The bootp Stage ........................................................................170
11.4.2 - The tftp Stage ............................................................................170
11.5 - IN CASE OF PROBLEMS................................................................171
11.5.1 - The bootp Stage ........................................................................171
11.5.2 - The tftp Stage ............................................................................172
APPENDIX.....................................................................................................175
A.1 - USING THE INTERACTIVE SET-UP ................................................176
A.1.1 - Enter the Set-Up .........................................................................176
A.1.2 - Navigation ...................................................................................177
a) The Horizontal General Menu.........................................................177
b) Vertical Menus ................................................................................177
c) Dialog Boxes ...................................................................................178
A.1.3 - Enter Data ...................................................................................178
A.1.4 - Special Notation ..........................................................................179
A.1.5 - Exiting the set-up ........................................................................179
A.2 - NETWORK OVERVIEW ....................................................................180
A.2.1 - Ethernet Addresses.....................................................................180
A.2.2 - IP Address...................................................................................180
A.2.3 - Router..........................................................................................181
A.3 - LPD PRINTERS.................................................................................184
A.3.1 - Unix .............................................................................................184
a) Using lpd under IBM AIX V3.x ........................................................184
b) Using lpd under IBM AIX V4.x ........................................................184
c) Using lpd under SCO UNIX.............................................................185
A.3.2 - OS/400 ........................................................................................185
A.3.3 - Windows......................................................................................186
A.4 - THE DHCP PROTOCOL ...................................................................186
A.4.1 - Overview .....................................................................................187
A.4.2 - Setting-Up the AX3000 ...............................................................187
A.4.3 - Using the AX3000 .......................................................................188
A.4.4 - Errors...........................................................................................188
a) Boot Time Failure............................................................................188
b) Re-negotiation Failure.....................................................................189
A.5 - THE DNS PROTOCOL......................................................................190
A.5.1 - Overview .....................................................................................190
A.5.2 - Resolution Strategy.....................................................................191
A.5.3 - Resolution Method ......................................................................192
A.5.4 - Messages Displayed on the AX3000 Screen .............................193
A.6 - REMOTE SET-UP CONFIGURATION FILE FORMAT.....................194
Header ....................................................................................................196
Ethernet Parameters...............................................................................196
TCP/IP Parameters.................................................................................197
AUX1 and AUX2 Parameters .................................................................198
Parallel Port Parameters.........................................................................201
Multi-session Parameters .......................................................................202
Terminal Parameters ..............................................................................203
Session Parameters ...............................................................................204
End of File...............................................................................................209
A.7 - SETTING THE IP ADDRESS BY A PING COMMAND.....................209
A.8 - ADMINISTRATION COMMAND LIST ...............................................210
A.9 - SELECTING TCP/IP OR SERIAL MODE..........................................211
A.9.1 - Serial Mode .................................................................................211
a) Enabling the Serial Mode................................................................212
b) Quick Set-Up...................................................................................212
c) Interactive Set-Up ...........................................................................212
d) Operation ........................................................................................212
A.9.2 - TCP/IP Mode...............................................................................213
a) Enabling the TCP/IP Mode .............................................................213
b) Setting-Up and Operation ...............................................................213
A.10 - GOING FURTHER... .......................................................................213
A.10.1 - The 'mss' and 'window' Parameters..........................................214
A.10.2 - The 'Time to Live' Parameter ....................................................215
A.10.3 - The 'TCP port Assignment' Parameter .....................................215
A.10.4 - The 'Nagle's Algorithm' Parameter ...........................................216
A.10.5 - The 'Telnet Break Code' ...........................................................216
A.10.6 - The 'IP Addr. Set by Ping' Parameter .......................................217
A.10.7 - The 'Rejection Threshold' Parameter .......................................217
A.10.8 - The 'Scan Frequency (800x600)' Parameter ............................217
A.10.9 - The 'AUX1/AUX2 Frequency Tuning' Parameter .....................217
A.10.10 - The '2 stop bits on AUX1' Parameter......................................218
A.10.11 - The 'Link' Parameter ...............................................................218
A.10.12 - The 'Supplemental Signals to Handle' Parameter ..................218
A.10.13 - The 'Operating Mode' Parameter............................................219
A.11 - DEFAULT FACTORY SET-UP AND QUICK SET-UP ....................219
A.12 - HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE INFORMATION ............................223
A.12.1 - Hardware Information................................................................223
A.12.2 - Firmware Information ................................................................224
a) General Firmware Information ........................................................224
b) Available Emulations.......................................................................225
c) Possible Firmware Options .............................................................226
d) Negative Firmware Options ............................................................227
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
TCP/IP AX3000 User's Manual
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Introduction
This manual provides the information required to operate and maintain the
AX3000.
The manual is organized into the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1: A look at the AX3000
Introduction to the AX3000’s main features.
Chapter 2: Quick set-up
The quick set-up procedure provides a fast and reliable AX3000 installation.
Chapter 3: Interactive set-up
Description of the embedded interactive set-up. This procedure can be used
to set up the network environment, the 8 virtual terminals (i.e. sessions) and
the 3 auxiliary ports.
Chapter 4: Using the AX3000
How to use the multi-session feature and how to shutdown the AX3000.
Chapter 5: Installing under Unix/Linux
AX3000 installation under UNIX and description of the Unix/Linux dedicated
features (tty server, multi-shell, VNC server...).
Chapter 6: Installing under OS/400
AX3000 installation under 0S/400 and description of the 5250 dedicated
features.
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Chapter 7: Installing under OS/390
AX3000 installation under 0S/390 and description of the 3270 dedicated
features.
Chapter 8: Installing under Windows
AX3000 installation under Windows and description of the Windows
dedicated features.
Chapter 9: Tools and statistics
Description of the embedded AX3000 tools (ping, statistics, etc).
Chapter 10: Remote set-up
An AX3000’s settings can be stored in a script (a text file). This script can be
used to set-up additional AX3000 terminals.
Chapter 11: Firmware downloading
How to download the AX3000 firmware by using the tftp and bootp protocols.
Chapter 12: TCP/IP or serial operating mode
How to select the operating mode (serial or TCP/IP).
Appendices:
The following appendices give more detailed information:
A.1 - Using the AX3000 interactive set-up
A.2 - Network overview (Ethernet address, IP address and routers)
A.3 - Adding an LPD printer within an operating system
A.4 - DHCP protocol
A.5 - DNS protocol
A.6 - Remote set-up configuration file format
A.7 - Setting the IP address by a ping command
A.8 - Administration command list
A.9 - Selecting TCP/IP or serial mode
A.10 - Going further...
A.11 - Default factory set-up and quick set-up
A.12 - Hardware and firmware information
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A Look at the AX3000
CHAPTER 1
--A LOOK AT THE AX3000
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A Look at the AX3000
This chapter introduces the main features of the AXEL TCP/IP terminal.
1.1 - TERMINAL FUNCTION
Each TCP/IP AXEL terminal can operate as up to eight concurrent and
independent virtual terminals.
With this virtual terminal capability, an AX3000 can provide multiple connections
across a network. Each virtual terminal can be:
- connected to any TCP/IP networked host,
- with a specific protocol (telnet, tty, vnc or rdp),
- set, using independent parameters (emulation, function keys, colour
video attributes, etc).
Keystrokes can be easily programmed to open or flip between sessions.
The number of virtual terminals per AX3000 can be set between 1 and 8.
Note: the AX3000’s operating mode (serial or TCP/IP) can be selected through
the Set-Up menu. The AX3000 can act as a serial terminal or a TCP/IP
terminal.
1.2 - PRINT AND TERMINAL SERVER
The three AX3000 auxiliary ports can be managed either:
- by a network service: LPD and PRT5250 for printers, TELNET CLIENT
for serial terminals and TTY for other peripherals.
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- by escape sequences: compatible with serial terminals.
1.3 - TOOLS AND STATISTICS
Embedded AX3000 tools provide the following features:
- ping,
- remote set-up,
- statistical environment,
- firmware downloading.
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1.4 - EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION
Host 4
UNIX
ETHERNET TCP/IP
Host 2
Host 1
Host 3
AS/400
UNIX
Win NT
Badge Reader
TCP/IP AX3000
LPD Printer
ETHERNET TCP/IP
Host 4
Host 1
Host 2
Serial AX3000
TCP/IP AX3000
LPD Printer
Host 4
Host 4
Host 1
Host 1
Host 3
Host 3
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First Boot-Up and Quick Set-Up
CHAPTER 2
--FIRST BOOT-UP
AND
QUICK SET-UP
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First Boot-Up and Quick Set-Up
This chapter gives the information needed to use the 'Quick Set-Up' feature.
2.1 - OVERVIEW
The AX3000 terminal provides a quick set-up feature which allows a fast and
reliable installation. This quick set-up feature:
- is automatically called when the AX3000 is powered up for the first time,
- can be accessed at any time from the interactive set-up.
The quick set-up is dedicated to a typical environment, comprising:
- only one host
- an optional router
- virtual terminals, all set identically
- an optional printer.
Note: following a quick set-up, the AX3000 settings are those of the default
factory set-up, modified by the quick set-up parameters (see Appendix A.11).
Parameters required in the quick set-up box depend on the AX3000 firmware.
Two cases are distinguished:
- standard firmware
- DNS/DHCP firmware
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2.2 - STANDARD QUICK SET-UP
With a standard firmware the quick set-up box is the following:
Quick set-up parameters:
- Keyboard: keyboard nationality. The new value is immediately enabled
(so that the following parameters can easily be entered).
- Number of sessions: maximum number of sessions. These sessions
are automatically associated with the host described above.
- Configuration: virtual terminal settings. This choice is selected from a
list.
- AX3000 IP address
- Default router: optional router IP address.
- Host Name: name of the only accessible host
- Host IP address
- Enable: Configuring printers attached to AX3000. If ‘Pre-defined
Configuration’ is set to 5250 and a hostname is defined, PRT5250 (telnet
printing) is automatically selected. If not LPD is the default printing
system. This setting can easily be changed through interactive set-up.
- Printer Name (accessible only if "Enable" is set): this is the printer name
at the operating system level.
- Manufacturer Type and Model (accessible only with Prt5250): printer
type and model.
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2.3 - QUICK SET-UP WITH DHCP AND DNS PROTOCOLS
With a DHCP/DNS firmware the quick set-up box is the following:
Quick set-up parameters:
- Keyboard: keyboard nationality. The new value is immediately enabled
(so that the following parameters can easily be entered).
- Number of sessions: maximum number of sessions. These sessions
are automatically associated with the host described above.
- Configuration: virtual terminal settings. This choice is selected from a
list.
- Enable DHCP: two possible values:
- yes: the DHCP protocol is run when the set-up is exited. The
DHCP function is automatically set to get both the AX3000 IP
address and other DHCP options (netmask, default router, etc).
- no: parameters are manually entered (in addition, AX3000 Name
(FQDN) is not accessible).
- AX3000 IP address: it must be entered if DHCP is disabled.
- Default router: optional router IP address.
- 1st DNS Server IP Address: optional DNS server IP address
- AX3000 Name (FQDN): this optional parameter (see appendix A.5)
allows an AX3000 to be identified by this name if both a DHCP server
and a Dynamic DNS server are available.
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- Host Name: if the IP address of a host is not given, this name will be
resolved by DNS (if a DNS server is given).
- Host IP address: if this field is left blank, DNS will be used to resolved
the hostname.
- Enable: Configuring printers attached to AX3000. If ‘Pre-defined
Configuration’ is set to 5250 and a hostname is defined, PRT5250 (telnet
printing) is automatically selected. If not LPD is the default printing
system. This setting can easily be changed through interactive set-up.
- Printer Name (accessible only if "Enable" is set): this is the printer name
at the operating system level.
- Manufacturer Type and Model (accessible only with Prt5250): printer
type and model.
For more information about DHCP and DNS, please refer to appendices A.4
and A.5.
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CHAPTER 3
--INTERACTIVE SET-UP
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Interactive Set-Up
This chapter describes AX3000 installation using the interactive set-up
procedure.
Use the following keystroke combination to enter the interactive set-up:
Note: the set-up can be password-protected, in which case the password must
be entered to access the quick set-up dialog box. For more information, see
Chapter 3.7.
Appendix A.1 explains how to use the interactive set-up.
3.1 - SETTING A BASIC NETWORK ENVIRONMENT
This chapter deals with the AX3000 setting without the use of DHCP and DNS
protocols. The topics are described:
- AX3000 interface (IP address and netmask),
- host table,
- router table.
Setting-up an AX3000 with DHCP and/or DNS protocol is described in Chapter
3.2.
Note: for more information and explanations about network operations (IP
addresses, net masks, routers, etc) see Appendix A.2.
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3.1.1 - AX3000 Interface
Select [Configuration]→[TCP/IP]→[Interface] and enter the following
parameters:
- IP Address: AX3000 identifier (a.b.c.d),
- Net Mask: a net mask handles sub-nets. The net mask is set to the
default value of the IP address class (no sub-net).
Note for models 75/75E: the AX3000 10/100 network interface is set by default
to 'Auto-sense'. To change this value, consult the Appendix A.10.11.
3.1.2 - Host Management
A host is a TCP/IP machine (UNIX, AS/400, etc) to which the AX3000 can open
connections (telnet and tty)
A host must be identified with two parameters:
- a name: an alphanumeric character string beginning with a letter,
- an IP address.
Select the [Configuration]→[TCP/IP]→[Hosts] dialog to configure the host
table:
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Add a Host: move the highlight cursor to a vacant line and enter the name and
IP address of the host.
Delete a Host: select the [DELETE] button and select, from the menu, the host
to be deleted.
Change a Host: move the highlight cursor over the name or IP address of the
host and enter the new value.
Select the [OK] button to exit the dialog. Any incomplete host definitions will
automatically be deleted).
3.1.3 - Router Management
A router is either a special electronic unit, or a suitably configured host
computer, which enables data to be sent across two or more distinct physical
networks.
One router can be nominated as the 'default router' and then used to access
any networks. Use of a default router simplifies site network administration. The
default router is only identified by its IP address.
However additional routers can also be declared, to reach specific destination
hosts or networks. Any such router must be identified with 3 parameters:
- the router’s IP address.
- the destination IP address.
- the destination type (a simple host or an entire network).
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Select the [Configuration]→[TCP/IP]→[Routers] dialog to configure the router
table:
Default Router: to specify a default router, enter its IP address. If a default
router is not required, leave this field blank
To Add a Router: move the highlight bar to a vacant line and enter the router
parameters.
To Delete a Router: select the [DELETE] button and select the router to be
deleted from the menu.
To Change a Router: move the highlight cursor over a router parameter and
enter the new value.
3.2 - SETTING A DHCP/DNS NETWORK ENVIRONMENT
Notes:
- DHCP is an integral service within all AX3000 TCP/IP terminals.
- DNS is provided as a standard feature for AX3000 models 60/60E,
65/65E and 75/75E.
This chapter covers the AX3000 configuration for DHCP or/and DNS protocols.
The topics described are:
- AX3000 interface (DHCP, IP address and netmask),
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- DNS protocol,
- host table,
- router table.
Setting-up an AX3000 with DHCP and/or DNS protocol is described in Chapter
3.2.
Note: more information and explanations are given in the following appendices:
- Appendix A.2: Ethernet addresses, IP addresses, net masks and routers,
- Appendix A.4: DHCP protocol,
- Appendix A.5: DNS protocol.
3.2.1 - AX3000 Interface
The AX30000 interface characteristics are:
- the IP address,
- the netmask,
- the name.
To set the AX3000 interface select the [Configuration]→[TCP/IP]→[Interface]
menu. A dialog box as shown below is displayed:
Usage of this AX3000 Interface Box depends on whether or not the DHCP
protocol is enabled.
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a) "Enable DHCP" is set to "No"
Only the 'AX3000 IP Address' and 'AX3000 Netmask' parameters are
available. These two parameters MUST be entered.
b) "Enable DHCP" is set to "Yes"
The 'AX3000 IP Address' field is inaccessible and the following DHCP Option
List allows certain parameters to be automatically assigned by DHCP:
- AX3000 Netmask,
- Default router: see Chapter 3.2.4,
- DNS Servers: see Chapter 3.2.2,
- 1st DNS Search Domain: see Chapter 3.2.2.
The "AX3000 Name (FQDN)" (Fully Qualified Domain Name) is an optional
parameter allowing an AX3000 to be identified by this name if both a DHCP
server and a Dynamic DNS server are available. At the boot time the AX3000
broadcasts a DHCP request to obtain its IP address. Within this DHCP request
the AX3000 specifies its name. If the DHCP server is correctly set, it will both
give an IP address to the AX3000 and inform the DNS server a new device is
available. Refer to Figure 1.1, the AX3000 name is "ax3001.terminals.axel.com"
and its IP address is 192.168.1.245.
When <Space> is pressed on "Enhanced Parameters" a dialog box as shown
below is displayed:
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The parameters of the DHCP Enhanced Box are:
- Lease Time (minutes): lease time value requested by the AX3000 from
the DHCP server. Depending on the DHCP server settings this
parameter may be ignored. The AX3000 automatically renews the lease
when it expires.
- Client Identifier: when a static IP address is needed (i.e. for the
AX3000’s print server), the AX3000 Ethernet address is generally used to
identify the AX3000. Some DHCP servers allow this character string as
an alternative identifier.
- Trace Mode: in the event of problems this mode allows the data
exchanged between the AX3000 and the DHCP server to be visualised.
The trace data is displayed directly on the AX3000 screen without any
consideration of current use (i.e. messages may 'pollute' the AX3000
display at any time).
- Check IP Address: when the offered IP address is received, the AX3000
can check that it's not already in use.
3.2.2 - DNS Protocol
To set the DNS protocol, select the [Configuration]→[TCP/IP]→[DNS] menu.
A dialog box as shown below is displayed:
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The parameters of the DNS box are:
- DNS Servers: to resolve a name, the AX3000 sends DNS requests to a
DNS server. The IP address of this DNS server must be known. The
AX3000 set-up procedure allows two DNS servers to be set.
Note: if 'DNS Servers' is enabled in the AX3000 Interface box (see
Chapter 3.2.1) these two parameters are supplied by DHCP and cannot
be accessed here.
- Default DNS Domains: theses domains can be used during the
resolving operation (see Chapter 3.2.3 and Appendix A.5).
Note: if the '1st DNS Search Domain' is enabled in the AX3000 Interface
box (see Chapter 3.2.1) the '1st Domain' parameter is automatically set
and cannot be accessed here.
3.2.3 - Host Management
A host is a TCP/IP machine (UNIX, AS/400, etc) to which the AX3000 can open
connections (telnet, tty and VNC).
To configure the host table, select the [Configuration]→[TCP/IP]→[Hosts]
menu. A dialog box as shown below is displayed:
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The host server definition depends on whether or not DNS is enabled (see
Chapter 3.2.2):
- No DNS: a host is identified by both an alphanumeric character string
beginning with a letter AND an IP address.
- With DNS: a host is defined only by its name. This name can be either a
full name (www.axel.com) or an incomplete name (as400). Its IP address
is resolved later. (See Appendix A.5).
Add a Host: move the highlight cursor to a vacant line and enter the name and
either its IP address or set DNS.
Delete a Host: select the host and press [DELETE].
Change a Host: move the highlight cursor over the name or IP address of the
host and enter the new value.
Note: the default DNS domains, previously defined through the DNS box are
displayed for information (they can not be modified).
3.2.4 - Router Management
A router is either a special electronic unit, or a suitably configured host
computer which enables data to be sent across two or more distinct physical
networks.
One router can be nominated as the 'default router' and then used to access
any network. Use of a default router simplifies site network administration. The
default router is only identified by its IP address.
However additional routers can also be declared, to reach specific destination
hosts or networks. Any such router must be identified with 3 parameters:
- the router’s IP address,
- the destination IP address,
- the destination type (a simple host or an entire network).
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To configure the router table, select the [Configuration]→[TCP/IP]→[Routers]
menu. A dialog box as shown below is displayed:
Default Router: to specify a default router enter its IP address. If a default
router is not required, leave this field blank. If 'Default Router' is enabled in the
AX3000 Interface box (see Figure 1.1), this parameter is automatically supplied
by DHCP and cannot be accessed.
To Add a Router: move the highlight bar to a vacant line and enter the router
parameters.
To Delete a Router: select the router to be deleted from the menu and press
[DELETE].
To Change a Router: move the highlight cursor over a router parameter and
enter the new value.
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3.3 - SETTING SCREEN, KEYBOARD, PRINTER AND MOUSE
Select the [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[General] menu to access the
following dialog box:
This dialog box allows the screen, keyboard and mouse to be set.
3.3.1 - The Screen
Screen parameters:
- Screen Type: the available values depend on the AX3000 model and the
firmware options:
- CRT Standard Monitor: colour VGA/SVGA monitor,
- TFT Flat Screen (not available on models 55 and 55E),
- CRT monochrome (firmware option BLW),
- CRT grey-scale (firmware option BLW),
- CRT reverse monochrome (firmware option BLW).
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- Enhanced Screen Mode: this parameter allows a special VGA mode
(colour or underline attribute or double-size characters) to be selected.
This VGA mode must be enabled separately for each session where the
mode is required.
- Screen Saver: this function automatically either blacks out the monitor
display (after a certain time of inactivity) or allows the screen to be locked
during the AX3000 use:
- no: function disabled.
- yes: function enabled. The display is restored when either the
keyboard is used or data is received from the host.
- yes keyboard only: function enabled. The display is only restored
when the keyboard is used.
- Password (available only if the screen saver feature is set): the lock
screen feature is only available if a password is entered. Press <Space>
to enter the password. For more information about the lock screen
feature, see Chapter 4.3.
- Number of Minutes (available only if the screen saver feature is set):
delay before the monitor is turned off or locked.
3.3.2 - The Keyboard
Keyboard parameters:
- Keyboard Type (available only with the I52 firmware option): two
keyboard types are available:
- "PC": PC/AT keyboard (102/105 keys)
- "AS400 (F24)": 5250 keyboard (122 keys).
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- Nationality: select the nationality from the following list:
American
English
French
Belgian
Dutch
German
Swiss Ger.
Swiss Fr.
Italian
Spanish
Luxembourg
Portuguese
Greek
Turk (Q & F)
Iceland
Czech
Finnish
Brazilian
Estonian
Poland
Denmark
- 'NUM' LED Initialization: this led lights when the AX3000 is switched on
- 'CAPS' LED Initialization: this led lights when the AX3000 is switched
on
- Beep: enable or disable and set the duration of the bell sound (values:
no, short or long).
- Repeat Key Delay: select the automatic delay from when a key is held
down before it starts to auto-repeat (values: no, low, medium or high).
- Repeat Key Speed (enabled only if the automatic repeat is set): select
the automatic repeat speed when a key is held down (values: low,
medium or high).
3.3.3 - The Printer
Printer parameters:
- Default port: it's the auxiliary port used to perform hardcopies or to print
through escape sequences.
- Pre-hardcopy String (available if "default port" isn't "none"): character
string sent before an hardcopy.
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- Post-hardcopy String (available if "default port" isn't "none"): character
string sent after an hardcopy (for example "\0C" is a form feed)
3.3.4 - The Mouse
Note: There is no PS/2 port on AX3000 models 55/55E. For these models a
serial mouse can be connected to AUX2.
The Mouse parameter allows the mouse port to be set:
- none: no mouse
- PS/2: no additional setting is needed.
- AUX2: for more information see Chapter 3.5.1.
The mouse will be available after rebooting.
Depending on the emulation, the use of the mouse may need to be declared
within the session profile ("General Parameters" box). See Chapter 5.1.4 or
6.1.5.
3.4 - SETTING EACH SESSION
The AX3000’s built-in multi-connection capability allows simultaneous access to
up to 8 different hosts on one or more Ethernet networks.
Note: the session number is set via the multi-session dialog (see Chapter 4).
These independent sessions each have:
- a connection: TCP/IP protocol and associated host
- a virtual terminal: emulation, function key values, number of lines, etc
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Select the [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] dialog (where X is the
session number) to configure the session settings:
Note: the [RESET] button allows the default value for each setting to be reset.
3.4.1 - Connection Settings
These protocols are available to open a session on a host:
- telnet: this protocol is provided as standard with most operating systems,
such as Unix, Linux, OS/400 and OS/390.
- tty: this Axel protocol is available only under UNIX. It allows a pre-defined
pseudo-terminal to be associated with each connection. The tty
connection is then treated as if it was a serial terminal connected to a
multi I/O board. For more information, see Chapter 5.1.
- vnc: this is a Unix/Linux graphical remote desktop protocol. For more
information, see Chapter 5.2.
- vnc: this is a Windows graphical remote desktop protocol. For more
information, see Chapter 8.
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A connection is characterised by the following parameters:
- Connection Type: telnet, tty or vnc.
- Host: host name, selected from a menu (see Chapter 3.1.2 or 3.2.3). If
this field is left blank, the host name will have to be entered for each
connection.
- TCP Port: numeric identifier of the service (telnet, tty or vnc) on the target
host. The TCP Port default value is 23 for telnet, 2048 for tty and 5901 for
vnc.
- Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection will be
automatically established when the AX3000 is powered. Otherwise, the
user can press <Alt><Fx> to establish the connection.
- Auto-Reconnection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is
automatically established after a disconnection. Otherwise, the user can
press <Alt><Fx> to establish a new connection.
- Login Script: a "login script" can be set to automatically enter user
names and passwords at the login prompt. For more information, see
chapter of each operating system.
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3.4.2 - Virtual Terminal Settings
The main parameter of a virtual terminal is the Pre-defined Configuration.
This parameter is selected from a list:
ANSI
ANSI DOS
UNIX SCO 3.2.2
UNIX SCO 3.2.4
SCO OPENSERVER
XENIX SCO
UNIX SVR4
ANSI INTERACTIVE
ANSI RS 6000
ANSI MOS
ANSI DATA GENERAL
UNIXWARE 7
LINUX
VT220
VT52
VT AS400
HFT
REAL 32
PCTERM THEOS
WYSE 60
PRISM
ANSI SLNET
SM9400
SM9412
TWIN SERVER
ATO300
TVI 950
QVT
C332
3151
5250
3270
Note: these emulations are available as firmware options (see appendix A.12).
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Selection of a pre-defined configuration resets all virtual terminal parameters to
the pre-defined configuration default values (emulation, function keys, etc).
Virtual terminal parameters can then be further adjusted:
- General Parameter: this dialog box allows the display parameters
(column, row, character set, etc) and keyboard parameters (scancode or
ASCII mode) to be set. For more information, see Chapter 5.1.4
(Unix/Linux), Chapter 6.1.3 (OS/400) or Chapter 7.1.2 (OS/390).
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- TERM Value (only available with telnet): the value of this environment
variable is 'negotiated', between the host and the AX3000. The following
table shows the default values according to the pre-defined
configurations:
pre-defined configuration
TERM
ANSI
ANSI DOS
UNIX SCO 3.2.2
UNIX SCO 3.2.4
SCO OPENSERVER
XENIX SCO
UNIX SVR4
ANSI INTERACTIVE
ANSI RS6000
ANSI MOS
ANSI DATA GENERAL
UNIXWARE 7
LINUX
VT220
VT52
VT220
VT AS400
HFT
WYSE 60
PRISM
ANSI SLNET
SM94xx
ATO300
TVI 950
QVT
3151
5250
3270
ansi
ansi
ansi
ansi
ansi
ansi
AT386
AT386
hft-c-old
ansi
ansi
AT386-ie
linux
vt220
Vt52
vt220
VT220
hft-c
wyse60
prism
ansi
in9400-uv
vt220
tvi950
qvt119+
ibm3151
IBM-3477-FC
IBM-3278-2-E
- Terminal Name (DEVNAME): only for 5250 and 3270 emulations. This
optional name identifies the connection at the system level.
- Programmable Keys (available only in ASCII mode): this dialog box
allows the values of 48 function keys, the numeric pad and other special
keys to be defined. For more information, see Chapter 5.1.4 (Unix/Linux)
or Chapter 6.1.3 (OS/400).
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- Overscan (available only for a colour monitor): an overscan colour is
selected by setting this parameter to 'yes' and by using the keys <+> and
<-> (64 colours available).
- Colouring Mode (available only for a colour monitor): this feature can be
disabled or enabled in standard mode (5 colouring attributes) or in
enhanced mode (16 colouring attributes). For more information, see
Chapter 5.1.5.
- Colouring Mode Settings (available only if the colouring mode is
enabled): this dialog box allows to change the colour (foreground and
background) associated with video attributes (normal, reverse,
underscore, etc).
- Session Label: this character string (10 characters max.) is used to
identify the session on the AX3000 TCP/IP status line or when no session
is connected (see Chapter 4.1 - 'idle screen' explanation).
3.5 - AUXILIARY PORTS
The AX3000 auxiliary ports can be controlled:
- through a network service (lpd, tty, prt5250, etc). The management of the
three auxiliary ports is independent of the active screen session.
- by escape sequences (transparent mode). This provides compatibility
with applications running on serial terminals.
Note: unlike the parallel port, which is self-configuring, the two serial ports must
be set (transmission rate, handshake, etc) before they can be used.
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3.5.1 - Setting the AUX1 and AUX2 Serial Ports
Select the [Configuration]→[Aux. Ports]→[AUXx] dialog box to configure
each auxiliary serial port:
The [TEST] button allows communication between the AX3000 auxiliary port
and the device to be tested. Whatever the auxiliary port status (TCP/IP
connection established or not), when this button is 'pressed', data is sent from
the AX3000 port to the device.
Note: when a new value is given to a parameter (speed, handshake, etc.), the
AX3000 Set-Up must be exited (with saving settings) before testing the port.
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The following parameters can be set:
- Associated Service: selecting the protocol which control the auxiliary
port (for more information, see Chapter 3.5.3 and following).
- Net Service Parameter: for more information, see Chapter 3.5.3 and
following.
- Operating Mode: four modes are available:
- Printer: data flow takes place one way only (from the AX3000 to
the serial peripheral device). However handshaking between the
peripheral and the AX3000 is performed.
- Bi-directional Device: Used to control peripherals such as bar
code readers, touch screens, etc
- Mouse (AUX2 port only): support for a 2-button serial mouse.
Communication parameters (baud rate, stop bit, etc) are disabled.
Note: the 'associated service' must be set to 'none'.
- ASCII to EBCDIC (only available with the I52 firmware option):
this mode allows data received by the auxiliary port to be placed in
the keyboard buffer.
Note: the 'associated service' must be set to 'none' and this port
must be set as the AX3000 default auxiliary port (select the
[Configuration]→[Terminal]→[General] menu).
- Speed: selected from a list (from 300 to 115,200 bits per second).
- Format: data format is selected from a list: data length (7 or 8 bits), stop
bit and parity (none, odd or even).
- Test Device Presence: the CTS signal can be used by the AX3000 to
detect the peripheral’s presence.
- Handshake for Transmission: handshake used by the peripheral to
control the AX3000’s data flow.
- Handshake for Reception (available only in bi-directional mode):
handshake used by the AX3000 to control the peripheral’s data flow.
- Pre-print String (available for the lpd, rcmd and rtty services): character
string sent before the printing.
- Post-print String (available for the lpd, rcmd and rtty services): character
string sent after an the printing (for example "\0C" is a form feed)
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3.5.2 - Setting the Parallel Port
Select the [Configuration]→[Aux. Ports]→[Parallel] dialog box to configure
the parallel port:
The [TEST] button allows communication between the AX3000 auxiliary port
and the parallel device to be tested. Whatever the auxiliary port status (TCP/IP
connection established or not), when this button is 'pressed', data is sent from
the AX3000 port to the device.
The following parameters can be set:
- Associated Service: selecting the protocol which control the auxiliary
port (for more information, see Chapter 3.5.3 and following).
- Net Service Parameter: for more information, see Chapter 3.5.3 and
following.
- Pre-print String (available for the lpd, rcmd and rtty services): character
string sent before the printing.
- Post-print String (available for the lpd, rcmd and rtty services): character
string sent after an the printing (for example "\0C" is a form feed).
3.5.3 - Connecting a Printer
This chapter deals with the operations needed to set-up the AX3000 for an LPD
printer. But other protocols are available to handle a printer:
- Prt5250: dedicated to OS/400 (see Chapter 6.3),
- tty: dedicated to Unix/Linux (see Chapter 3.5.5).
The embedded LPD print server allows the remote printer to be accessed as a
standard system printer.
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An lpd printer can be configured with 3 parameters:
- an IP address (the AX3000’s IP address),
- an identifier for the auxiliary port (character string),
- an optional filter to pre-process the file before printing (but generally this
processing is done at the operating system level).
To set the LPD service on an auxiliary port, select the [Configuration]→[Ports
aux.]→[xxx] dialog and enter the following parameters:
- Associated Service: select lpd.
- Net Service Parameters: press <Space> to access the following dialog
box:
- Printer Port Name: this is the port identifier. Sometimes the same
name is used for the printer at the operating system level.
- NL=CR+NL Filter: The line feed character 0x0A can be mapped to
carriage return + line feed 0x0D 0x0A,
Note: if the auxiliary port used for printing is a serial port, set the 'Printer'
operating mode.
For more information about lpd printers, see Appendix A.3.
3.5.4 - Connecting a Serial Terminal
Two serial terminals can be attached to the AX3000’s serial ports. The
terminals communicate with the target host(s) using the AX3000’s embedded
telnet service.
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To configure the telnet service for the chosen serial auxiliary port, select the
[Configuration]→[Ports aux.]→[AUXx] dialog and enter the following
parameters:
- Associated Service: select telnet.
- Net Service Parameters: press <Space> to access the following dialog
box:
- Host: name of the host selected from a menu (see Chapter 3.1.2
or 3.2.3).
- TCP Port: numeric identifier of the telnet service on the target host.
The TCP Port default value is 23.
- TERM Value: the value of this variable is 'negotiated', between the
host and the AX3000.
- Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection
will be automatically established when the AX3000 is powered-up.
Otherwise, the user can press any key on the serial terminal
keyboard to establish the connection.
- Auto-Reconnection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', a new
connection is automatically established after a disconnection.
Otherwise, the user can press any key on the serial terminal
keyboard to establish a new connection.
Note: the serial auxiliary port used must be configured for 'bi-directional'
operating mode.
3.5.5 - Connecting other Peripherals
The tty service provides bi-directional control of the device.
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To set the tty service on the xxx auxiliary port, enter the following parameters in
the [Configuration]→[Ports aux.]→[xxx] dialog box:
- Associated Service: select tty.
- Net Service Parameters: press <Space> to access the following box:
- Host: name of the host selected from a menu (see Chapter 3.1.2
or 3.2.3).
- TCP Port: numeric identifier of the tty service on the target host.
The TCP Port default value is 2048.
- Auto-Reconnection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', a new
connection is automatically established after a disconnection.
Otherwise, the AX3000 must be power-cycled.
Note: Axel provides a UNIX utility by which pseudo-terminals may be
associated with AX3000 serial ports. The AX3000 ports then appear as local
UNIX ports. For more information, see Chapter 5.4.
3.5.6 - Other Uses
a) Using rtty
With the rtty service, the AX3000 acts as a server. The AX3000 "listens" on a
given TCP port. Then, a connection can be established from a Windows or Unix
box to send or received data.
Note: the rtty service can also be used with the Axel daemon (axttyd) under
UNIX (see Chapter 5.4).
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To set the rtty service on the xxx auxiliary port, enter the following parameters in
the [Configuration]→[Ports aux.]→[xxx] dialog box:
- Associated Service: select rtty.
- Net Service Parameters: press <Space> to access the following box:
- Port TCP: numeric value associates to this auxiliary port.
- NL=CR+NL Filter: The line feed character 0x0A can be mapped to
carriage return + line feed 0x0D 0x0A,
- Always Accept New Connection: set the AX3000 behaviour
when a rtty connection is already established and a second
connection rtty is received.
b) Using the rsh Command to Print
The embedded rcmd service allows files to be printed through the rsh command
(or rcmd command, according to the operating system in use).
To set the rcmd service on the required auxiliary port, select the rcmd service
from the [Configuration]→[Aux. Ports]→[xxx] dialog box. Then enter the
name of the associated printer port.
For more information about the rsh command, refer to Appendix 5.3.2.
c) Using printd Legacy Service
The printd service has been used in the past, under the UNIX axconf utility, to
control printers. To maintain backward compatibility it's still available, but the lpd
and tty services should always be used in preference.
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3.6 - MULTI-SESSION AND STATUS LINE
The multi-session dialog box controls the following AX3000 parameters:
- the maximum number of sessions (i.e. simultaneous connections),
- special hot keys to flip between sessions,
- the TCP/IP status line.
Select the [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Multi-session] dialog box:
3.6.1 - Maximum Number of Sessions
Generally the AX3000 controls four screens simultaneously. (This number can
be greater is none of these options are used VNC, RDP and I52). This number
of screens can be used for:
- multiple sessions (i.e. multiple simultaneous TCP/IP connections),
- multiple pages per session.
Note: when the dialog has been completed, the system checks that the total
number of sessions and additional pages is eight or less. If it exceeds the
maximum, an error message is displayed.
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3.6.2 - Multi-Session Keystroke
A multi-session keystroke is composed of:
- one or more modifier keys, selected from a list and applicable to all
sessions:
SHIFT
ALT+SHIFT
ALT
CTRL+SHIFT
CTRL
CTRL+ALT
CTRL+ALT+SHIFT
- one specific key for each session. Select by pressing this key.
3.6.3 - Status Line
A label on the status line (i.e. the 26th line at the bottom of the screen) can be
used to identify each session. The label can be either the name of the
associated host or a user-defined label (see Chapter 3.4.2).
Note: the frequency used is not supported by certain monitors.
3.7 - PASSWORD
Access to the set-up procedure can be controlled by a password.
3.7.1 - Using the Password
Select the [Configuration]→[Advance]→[Password] dialog box to enter,
change or delete the set-up password:
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Enter the following parameters:
- Enter the current password: Only if the set-up is already password
protected, you will be asked to enter the current password.
- Enter the new password: enter a new password of maximum five
characters, or press <CR> if no password is required.
- Please, confirm: re-enter the identical password.
3.7.2 - Entering Set-Up
If the set-up is password protected, the following dialog box will be displayed
the next time access is attempted:
Three operations are permitted:
- enter the password to access the set-up
- press <Esc> or select the [CANCEL] button to exit set-up mode
- select the [CONSULTATION] button to access the set-up without using
the password. All set-up operations will be permitted but it will not be
possible to save the modifications in non-volatile memory.
IMPORTANT: if the password is forgotten, the super password 'yaka' can be
used.
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CHAPTER 4
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This chapter covers use of the AX3000.
4.1 - TURNING ON THE AX3000
When the AX3000 is turned-on, some connections may be opened
automatically:
- screen connections: if the 'auto-connection' parameter is set to 'yes',
- auxiliary port connections: if the associated service is tty, telnet or
prt5250 (and the 'auto-connection' parameter is set to 'yes').
If a terminal session is opened, the first of the AX3000 active sessions will be
displayed.
If no terminal session is active, an 'idle screen' is displayed. For example:
<Alt><F1> → session xxx
<Alt><F2> → session yyy
<Alt><F3> → ......
In the above example:
- The maximum number of sessions is 3.
- The user has to press <Alt><Fx> to open a session
- The strings xxx in session 1 and yyy in session 2 are either the session
label (if one has been defined in the set-up), or the associated host
name.
- Session 3 is 'host free'. Each time the user opens the session
(<Alt><F3>), a host name will be requested.
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4.2 - USING MULTI-SESSION
AXEL TCP/IP terminals provide multiple and concurrent connections. This
feature allows simultaneous access to multiple hosts and applications.
4.2.1 - Opening or Switching Sessions
To switch between sessions, use the following keystroke combination:
Where <Fx> represents one of the <F1> to <F8> function keys
corresponding to the session number required.
Note: these keystrokes can be changed (see Chapter 3.6.2)
The terminal will flip to this session if it is already open. Otherwise the session
will need to be opened. There are two possibilities:
- if the session is associated with a host: a connection (telnet or tty) will be
automatically opened on this host.
- if the session is 'hostfree', the following dialog box will be displayed:
The parameters required to make a host free connection are:
- Connection Type: select telnet, tty, vnc or rdp.
- Host: select the name of the host from a menu (see Chapter 3.1.2 or
3.2.3) or enter the IP address of the host
- TCP Port: enter the port number for telnet (or tty) on the target host
- Configuration: select the pre-defined configuration from a list.
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4.2.2 - Disconnecting Sessions
A session can be disconnected by one of two ways:
- a system command
example: under Unix, exit (or <Ctrl><D>),
- <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><D>. This keystroke is locally processed by the
AX3000 and works regardless the operating system.
When the user closes the current session (<Ctrl><D> on UNIX) the behaviour
of the AX3000 depends on how the 'auto-reconnection' parameter is set for
the current session.
If this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is immediately and
automatically established within the current session.
If this parameter is set to 'no', the AX3000 displays the first of the remaining
active sessions. If there are no remaining active sessions (for example,
because the last active view has been disconnected), the 'idle screen' is
displayed.
4.3 - LOCKING THE SCREEN
For security reasons, it could be useful for the AX3000 operator to lock the
screen when he goes out for a short time. (Instead of having to log-out).
Note: the lock screen means the AX3000 screen is cleared (but the current
sessions are still connected). There is no way to enter the AX3000 Set-Up or to
switch the session. The only way to take the control is entering the proper
password.
The lock screen feature is associated with the screen saver function and must
be enabled through the AX3000 Set-Up (see Chapter 3.3.1).
Two methods are available to lock a screen:
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- automatically: when the terminal is idle (keyboard or screen) during a
certain time, the AX300 blacks out the monitor display. The display is
automatically restored as soon as a key is pressed. A dialog box allowing
the screen unlock is displayed.
- manually: the <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><S> keystroke (or the <Ctrl><Alt><S>
with a 5250 keyboard) allows to lock immediately the screen.
The unlock-screen dialog box is the following:
Two operations are possible:
- entering the password to unlock the screen. Two passwords can be
used: the screen saver password and the set-up password (see Chapter
3.7).
- resetting the AX3000. If the password is forgotten, the only way is
selecting the [Shutdown] button. After power-cycling it, the AX3000
administrator will be able to modify or remove the screen saver
password.
Note: to get a high level security, it's better to set a password for the AX3000
Set-Up (see Chapter 3.7).
4.4 - TURNING OFF THE AX3000
A careful check should be made before turning off the TCP/IP AX3000 if TCP/IP
connections are active. The operating system cannot detect a TCP/IP device
being turned-off, so the current TCP/IP connections remain active and the
associated UNIX processes become 'orphans'. While the presence of one or
two orphan processes may be harmless, repeatedly creating orphan processes
will affect system performance.
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It is even preferable not to turn off the TCP/IP AX3000 when a login prompt is
displayed (something which is commonly done with dumb UNIX terminals). This
is because a telnet connection has been opened and will then become an
orphan process. The following examples illustrate how the TCP/IP AX3000
differs from a conventional dumb terminal:
- if the 'auto-reconnect' parameter if set to 'yes', a stable stage cannot be
reached on the AX3000. New telnet connections will repeatedly be
opened.
- Under OS/400, it is impossible to exit the login stage, because there is no
way to close the current telnet session.
To allow graceful shutdown, an AX3000 shutdown function is available. Use the
following keystroke combination:
Note: this keystroke is not available from an RDP session.
A warning message is displayed:
If the user confirms, all active connections (screen and auxiliary port) are
closed. A few seconds later, the user is informed that the AX3000 may be
turned off.
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4.5 - AX3000 HOT-KEYS
The AX3000 hot-keys are listed in the following table. (These hot-keys are
locally processed by the AX3000. They are independent of emulation).
PC-Keyboard
<Ctrl><Alt><Esc>
<Alt><Fx>
5250-Keyboard
<Rest><Alt><Esc>
<Alt><Fx>
<Alt><+>
<Alt><+>
<Alt><->
<Alt><->
<Ctrl><Alt><Shift><S> <Rest><Alt><S>
<Ctrl><Alt><Pause>
<Rest><Alt><Pause>
<Ctrl><Alt><Prt Scr>
<Rest><Alt><Prt Scr>
<Ctrl><Alt><Shift><D> <Rest><Alt><D>
<Ctrl><Alt><Shift><K> <Rest><Alt><K>
<Ctrl><Alt><Del>
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Entering the AX3000 Set-Up
Opening or switching session
(these hot-key can be
modified)
Opening or switching next
session
Opening
or
switching
previous session
Locking the screen.
Sending a break code.
Note: only available in telnet
protocol.
Performs a screen dump to
the auxiliary port set as
default.
Closing the current session
Changing the keyboard type
(PC¥AS/400)
Shutdown the AX3000.
Note: not available from an
RDP session.
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This chapter covers AX3000 installation under Unix/Linux.
5.1 - TEXT MODE SESSION (TELNET OR TTY)
5.1.1 - Setting a Session
To set a profile session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the
[Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] menu (where X is the session
number to be configured). The following box is displayed:
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These parameters are:
- Connection Type: select 'telnet' or 'tty'. See Chapter 5.1.2.
- Host: press <Space> to select the host from a list
- TCP Port: 23 for telnet and 2048 for tty.
- Auto-Connection
- Auto-Reconnection
- Configuration: see Chapter 5.1.3
- TERM Value: see Chapter 5.1.3
- General Parameters: pressing <Space> displays a dialog box which lets
certain emulation parameters be changed. For more information see
Chapter 5.1.4.
- User-defined Keys: pressing <Space> displays a dialog box which lets
certain keys be remapped. For more information see Chapter 5.1.4.
- Overscan: the overscan colour
- Session Label: session identification located on the TCP/IP status line.
Save and exit the set-up. The AX3000 is ready for use.
5.1.2 - Using Telnet of Tty for a Terminal Session
Two protocols are available to open a connection for a terminal session: telnet
and tty.
a) The telnet Protocol
The telnet server is a standard module of a Unix/Linux TCP/IP stack. An
AX3000 can therefore immediately open a client telnet session, without
additional software or any alteration of Unix/Linux settings.
Main characteristics of a telnet session:
- dynamic allocation of pseudo-terminals (ptty),
- System access is controlled by a 'login', which is generated by the telnetd
daemon,
- The value of the TERM environment variable is negotiated after the login
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b) The tty Protocol
The tty server is a Axel proprietary protocol. An additional software is needed
(see Chapter 5.4).
Main characteristics of a tty session:
- pre-defined allocation of pseudo-terminals (ptty),
- UNIX access is controlled by a 'login', which is generated by the init
daemon (controlled by the /etc/inittab file).
The Unix/Linux host must run the AXEL tty server daemon (axttyd). The
configuration file axttyd must contain a list of AX3000 sessions and the pttys
associated with each.
Each session is identified by the name of the AX3000 (from the /etc/hosts file)
and a special keyword (sessx where x is the session number). For example:
axel1
sess1
/dev/ptyp12
/dev/ttyp12
axel1
sess2
/dev/ptyp13
/dev/ttyp13
axel2
sess2
/dev/ptyp2
/dev/ttyp2
A terminal session controlled by the tty server acts as a serial terminal attached
to a multi I/O board. The /etc/inittab file must therefore be modified to launch
the getty command for each pseudo-terminal.
Example: add the following line to get a login on /dev/ttyp12:
p12:23:enable:/etc/getty -t60 /dev/ttyp2 m
This modification will take effect after invoking the following command:
# init q<CR>
For more information about the Axel tty server, refer to Chapter 5.4.
5.1.3 - Selecting the Pre-defined Configuration
The AX3000 provides a pre-defined, embedded configuration for each of the
major Unix/Linux platforms.
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Select the [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] dialog box to set the
pre-defined configuration. Then select the 'Predefined Configuration'
parameter and press <Space>. The following table shows the recommended,
pre-defined configurations for the various operating systems:
Operating Systems
Pre-defined Configuration
UNIX SCO 3.2v2
UNIX SCO 3.2v4
Open Server SCO
Xenix SCO
IBM AIX 3.x
IBM AIX 4.x
Unix Ware 7
LINUX
UNIX Interactive
SUN - Solaris 2.x
Others
UNIX SCO 3.2.2
UNIX SCO 3.2.4
SCO OPENSERVER
XENIX SCO
ANSI RS6000
HFT
UNIXWARE 7
LINUX
ANSI INTERACTIVE
ANSI SVR4
ANSI, VT220 or WYSE 60
Note: selecting a pre-defined configuration updates the value of the TERM
environment variable. However, this value can then be modified further (see
Chapter 3.4.2).
5.1.4 - Customising the Emulation
Various emulation parameters can be modified but generally the default values
are the most suitable.
To customise the emulation, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the session
profile ([Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] menu). Two groups of
parameters control emulation settings:
- General Parameters: emulation behaviour,
- User-defined Keys: associating character strings to keyboard keys.
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a) Emulation General Parameters
Within the 'Session Profile' box, select 'General Parameters' and press
<Space>. The following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- Character Set: the available character sets depend on which pre-defined
configuration is selected.
- Number of Lines: height of the screen (24, 35 or 43 lines).
- Number of Columns: width of the screen (80 or 132 columns).
- Vertical Scrolling: whether the AX3000 display scrolls, when the cursor
is moved down when at the bottom of the screen:
- yes: the display scrolls up
- no: the cursor re-appears on the first (top) line.
- Wrap: behaviour of the AX3000 when the cursor reaches the last column
of the screen:
- yes: the next characters wrap round onto the start of the next line
- no: each new character overwrites the last character on the line.
- CR=CR+LF: AX3000 behaviour when 0x0Dh is received:
- yes: 0x0D is mapped to 0x0D and 0x0A
- no: no specific processing is done
- Cursor Aspect: three aspects are available (line, half-block and block).
- Tabulations: a dialog box appears in which tab stops can be set.
- Coding: two keyboard mode are available (ASCII and scancode).
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- CAPS Key Mode: set the CAPS LOCK to behave in either of three ways:
- Caps Lock: each alphabetical key sends the corresponding upper
case letter. To unlock this mode press the <CAPS> key.
- Shift Lock: each key send the same character sent by pressing
<Shift><This key>. To unlock this mode press a <Shift> key.
- Uppercase: each key send the upper character if it is present.
Otherwise, this is the lower character (upper-case letter if possible)
which is sent. To unlock this mode press the <CAPS> key.
- Composed Characters : this parameter (only available in ASCII mode)
sets the keyboard behaviour for diacritical characters (for example: ^ + e
= ê):
- no: no specific processing is done
- local: composite characters are locally processed by the AX3000
- remote: SCO specific mode (mapchan).
- Euro Code: this parameter is only available if the current character set is
not PC858 or ISO8859-15 (These 2 character sets include the Euro
symbol). The three values are:
- no: no specific processing is done
- standard: the Euro symbol replaces the international currency
symbol '¤' within the current character set.
- custom: any character can be replaced by the Euro symbol within
the current character set (use the decimal notation to enter the
Euro ASCII code).
- End Sequence: to stop transparent printing mode
- Answer Back: session identifier (10 character max.).
- Monitor Mode: the monitor mode is used to examine the data received
by the AX3000:
- no: monitor mode disabled.
- yes, hexadecimal value
- yes, symbol
- Remote Terminal Set-Up: enable or disable the use of escape
sequences to set terminal parameters from the host computer.
- Enhanced Screen Mode: enable or disable the display of double-size
characters or colour underline attribute.
- Blink Allowed: if blink attribute is disabled, 16 background colours can
be used (instead of the 8 normally available).
- Mouse Allowed: enable/disable the mouse within this session.
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b) Programmable Keys
Note: the programmable key function is only available in keyboard ASCII mode.
Within the 'Session Profile' box, select 'Programmable Keys' and press
<Space>. The following box is displayed:
There are three groups of programmable keys:
- from F1 to F48: function keys used singly or with a modifier key. Example
for ANSI emulations:
F1 to F12: <Fx>
F13 to F24: <Shift><Fx>
F25 to F36: <Ctrl><Fx>
F37 to F48: <Ctrl><Shift><Fx>
- numeric pad with Number Lock off
- special keys: Esc, Backspace and the dot of the locked numeric pad.
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To enter a programmable key value select the key label then press <Space>.
The following dialog box is displayed:
The main field is used to enter the programmable key value. ASCII codes lower
than 20h can be entered as '\xx' (where xx is the hexadecimal value of the
ASCII code).
Note: for the 'Backspace' key and the numeric pad dot, a toggle is only
available (two possible values for each key).
Memory usage for programming keys is limited to:
- 32 bytes maximum for any single key,
- 255 bytes maximum for a whole session.
5.1.5 - Colouring Mode
A background colour, plus a foreground colour for each monochrome character
attribute or graphics character, may be set through the Colouring Mode. This
function allows monochrome applications to be displayed in colour.
Note: the colouring mode is not available for the VNC protocol and both the
5250 and 3270 emulations.
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The colouring mode is set within the session profile ([Configuration]→
[Terminal]→[Session X] menu):
The "Colouring Mode" parameter offers 2 values:
- standard: 6 colouring attributes
- enhanced: 16 colouring attributes
To customise the colouring mode, select the "Colouring Mode Settings"
parameter and press <Space>. The dialog box depends on which colouring
mode is chosen.
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a) Standard Colouring Mode
The dialog box for the standard colouring mode is:
The available colouring attributes are normal, reverse video, underline, semigraphics and blink (optional).
To set a colouring attribute, select it and press <CR>. The following dialog box
appears:
Note: the blink and underline parameters are disabled in standard colouring
mode.
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b) Enhanced Colouring Mode
This mode (available only with ENH firmware option) enables background
colour, foreground colour and the display of the underline and blink to be set for
each and any attribute.
Example: the multiple attribute Blink+Reverse can be displayed with red
foreground, green background, no blinking and underline enabled.
The dialog box for enhanced colouring mode is:
Colouring mode parameters:
- Blink allowed: if this parameter is set to 'no', 16 background colours are
available. Otherwise, only 8 background colours are allowed.
- Underline allowed: if this parameter (which requires enhanced screen
mode) is set to 'yes', the underline attribute can be displayed but only 8
foreground colours are available. Otherwise, there is no underline
attribute but 16 foreground colours.
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To set a colouring attribute, select it and press <CR>. The following dialog box
appears:
According to the Blink allowed and Underline allowed parameters, 8 or 16
foreground and background colours are available and the Blink and Underline
parameters are enabled or disabled.
5.1.6 - Underline Attribute Management
The reverse video attribute, the bold attribute and the blinking attribute are
supported by all VGA monitors. However, the underline attribute is only
supported by monochrome VGA monitors.
If the underline attribute is essential with a colour VGA monitor, one of the
following three methods can be used, but note that each entails the loss of
some other display capability.
a) Using the Monitor as a Monochrome Monitor
This method allows all the monochrome attributes to be used but entails the
loss of all colour.
The monitor is set to operate as a monochrome monitor. All AX3000 sessions
appear in monochrome and the AX3000 colouring mode is totally unavailable.
To set a VGA colour monitor to monochrome, enter the set-up, set
[Configuration]→[Terminal]→[General]→[Screen Type] to 'Monochrome'.
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b) Using the Colouring Mode
The AX3000 colouring mode is used to provide different foreground and
background colours for each monochrome attribute. Thus, although no
underline appears on the screen, normal and underlined text can be
distinguished by different background colours.
The benefit of this method is that the colouring mode is dedicated to a single
session. Sessions with different colours, or with the native colours of a software
package, can be run on the same AX3000.
For more information about colouring mode, see Appendix 5.1.5
c) Using Underline Attribute in Colour Mode
An AX3000 set-up parameter allows the underline attribute to be displayed in
colour mode, but this disables the bold attribute.
This is a good way to display underlining if the bold attribute is not used by the
software in question.
Enter the AX3000 set-up, and perform the following two steps:
- select the [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[General] dialog and set the
'Enhanced Screen Mode' parameter to 'Underline'.
- for each session select the [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X]
→[General Parameters] dialog and set the 'Enhanced Screen Mode'
parameter to 'Yes'.
5.1.7 - Login Script
The "login script" can be set to automatically enter user names and passwords
at the login prompt.
Note: the "login script" feature is provided as a firmware option (name: SRI).
a) Enabling a Login Script
To associate a login script with a session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select
[Configuration]->[Terminal]->[Session X]. In this dialog box (see Chapter
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3.4.1), the "Login Script" parameter is used to enter the script commands.
Note: if the "Script Login" parameter is not present, then either the AX3000
hardware is too old (only 2Kb of NVRAM) or the "SRI" firmware option is not
loaded.
The login script is a character string with the following characteristics:
- Maximum 60 characters.
- The string is composed of tokens. The NULL character (encoded by \00)
is used as a token-separator. A string must contain an even number of
tokens.
- Any character except a NULL can compose a token.
- A string can contain as many tokens as needed.
- Odd tokens are characters expected by the AX3000.
- Even tokens are characters sent by the AX3000 after the expected token
has been received.
A login script looks like:
aaaaaa\00bbbbbb\00cccccc\00ddddddd
b) Example
With the following script:
login:\00root\0D\00password:\00mypwd\0D
When the session is opened (<Alt><Fx>), the AX3000 acts as:
- Waiting for "login:".
- After "login:" has been received, the AX3000 sends "root"+<CR>.
Note: as for the programmable keys, ASCII codes lower than 20h can be
entered as '\xx' (where xx is the hexadecimal value of the ASCII code.
Examples: Escape is \1B and <CR> is \0D.
- Waiting for "password:".
- After "password:" has been received, the AX3000 sends "mypwd"+<CR>.
Note: Whilst a login script is running, the AX3000 keyboard is locked. In the
event of a problem (wrong expected token), press <Esc> to skip the login script
and to unlock the keyboard.
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5.1.8 - The Multi-Shell
The AXEL multi-shell software allows multiple telnet sessions on the same host,
with the same user name, without demanding multiple logons. This is done by
running the AXEL tcpmsh program from a UNIX shell. This supports up to eight
duplicated sessions.
Operating example: you could run four multi-shell sessions (or «views»)
across each of two telnet connections to different hosts. Function keystroke
combinations could be used to hot-key between the different telnet connections
(<Alt><Fx>) and different multi-shell views (<Ctrl><Fx>).
a) Installation
Copy to /usr/bin and rename as ‘tcpmsh’ the appropriate binary. Example for
IBM AIX:
# cp tcpmsh.AIX /usr/bin/tcpmsh <CR>
b) Setting-Up the AX3000
Use of multiple views within a single telnet session must be set through the
AX3000 set-up.
The AX3000 supports eight virtual screens, which may be shared, between
telnet sessions and multi-shell views. In the AX3000 set-up, multi-shell views
are referred to as «pages per session» or «page/session»).
The AX3000 default factory set-up is 8 telnet sessions and 1 page/session.
To change this configuration, enter AX3000 Set-Up (<Ctrl><Alt><Esc>) and
select the [Terminal]→[Multi-session] dialog. Tune the two parameters
number of sessions and number of Pages/Session.
c) Using the Multi-Shell
To run tcpmsh, the syntax is:
$ tcpmsh [-options] <CR>
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The main tcpmsh options are:
- b: selecting generic names of pseudo-terminals:
- b 0 (default): using ttypx (x is any decimal value from 0 to 63),
- b 1: using ttypx (x is any hexadecimal value from 0 to 3Fhex),
- b 2: using ttypx, ttyqx, ttyrx and ttysx (x is any hexadecimal value
from 0 to F).
- c: a different overscan colour is associated with each view
- f file: initial commands. This command file has a maximum of eight lines.
Each line lists the command associated with one view. If a view does not
have an initial command, its associated line must start with a dash
character (2Dhex character)
- h: online help
- L label: each view is associated with the character string 'label/n' (is n is
the view number. This label is displayed on the TCP/IP status line.
- l: the line 25 acts as a status line which specifies the active session and
the number of declared views.
- m: silent mode
- n nbr: maximum number of view (default 2).
- p file: fixed set of ttyp. This file has a maximum of eight lines. Each line
lists the ttyp slave part associated with one view.
- S str: str is the required shell (sh, ksh, etc).
- x nbr: nbr is the size of each circular buffer associated with one view.
When the AXEL multi-shell program is run, help messages are displayed
(tcpmsh version, maximum number of views, etc)
The program creates only the first view (view 1). A pseudo-terminal is
automatically associated with this view.
This view is a copy, of the shell within which the tcpmsh program was run, and
the .profile script is executed for this view.
To create a new view or to move to an existing view, use the following
keystroke combinations:
- <Ctrl><F1>: view 1
- ...
...
- <Ctrl><F8>: view 8
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If a view does not already exist, the tcpmsh program allocates a pseudoterminal, launches the view and runs .profile.
To delete a view, move to it (<Ctrl><Fx>) and exit the shell (by typing exit or
pressing <Ctrl><D>). The tcpmsh software releases the associated pseudoterminal and moves to the first view.
If the deleted view was the only active view, the program terminates.
5.2 - GRAPHICAL MODE SESSION (VNC)
The VNC protocol enables a remote graphical display on the Axel-VNCviewer.
The image is constructed, maintained and updated within the Unix server’s
frame buffer, and transmitted across the TCP/IP network.
Note: this protocol is public and the associated software is free. For more
information please see http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc.
Note: the VNC protocol is only available with AX3000 models 65/65E and
75/75E with the VNC firmware option.
The following is a quick description of the VNC installation procedure. For more
information please read AX3000 TCP/IP - Installing and Using the AxelVNCviewer.
5.2.1 - Setting-Up a VNC Session
To set-up a VNC session, select [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X]
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(where X is the session number). The following dialog box is displayed:
Set the following parameters:
- Protocol: vnc
- Host: the hostname on which the Xvnc daemon is run
- TCP Port: numeric value associated with the display (see next chapter).
- Auto Connection: Yes or No.
- Auto Reconnection: Yes or No.
- General Parameters: press <Space> to display the following box:
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These parameters are:
- Resolution: Press <Space> to change the resolution.
On AX3000 models 65/65E, the resolutions available are 800x600
and 1024x768. The VGA frequency can be customized through the
'Advanced' menu (see Appendix A.10.8).
On AX3000 models 75/75E, the resolutions available and VGA
frequencies are selected through a list:
800x600 60Hz
800x600 72Hz
800x600 75Hz
800x600 85Hz
1024x768 60Hz
1024x768 70Hz
1024x768 75Hz
1024x768 85Hz
1280x1024 60Hz
1280x1024 75Hz
- Bits per pixel (available only on AX3000 models 75/75E): press
<space> to select the number of colors. Two possible values: 8
(256 colors) and 16 (65536 colors).
- Shared Session and Keyboard and Mouse Ignored: these
parameters allow several VNC terminals to share the same
graphical display (i.e. the same server frame buffer).
- Local Mouse Cursor: if 'yes', the local mouse cursor location is
indicated by a little square pointer (2x2 pixels). This can be useful
when the local mouse cursor location is different from the VNC
cursor location (for example when the Unix/Linux box or the
network are overloaded).
- Emulate a 3-button Mouse: if 'yes', the mouse middle button is
emulated by clicking both left and right buttons.
- Mouse Accelerator: if 'yes', the AX3000 speeds up the mouse
cursor.
Notes:
- The mouse is automatically enabled when a VNC session is set. The
default mouse port is PS/2 (if this port exists) or AUX2. See Chapter
3.3.3.
- After exiting set-up, we advise a power-cycle of the AX3000.
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5.2.2 - Configuring VNC on the Unix/Linux Server
Warning: it is assumed that the X11 environment is already installed (utilities,
directories and files) on the Unix/Linux server.
Mount the Axel CD-ROM and copy the following files onto the hard disk:
- axvnc (VNC configuration utility, on CD supplied, under /bin). Copy
axvnc to /etc. Set execute permission by invoking chmod +x axvnc.
- Xvnc (VNC server, on CD supplied, under /bin). Copy and rename as
‘Xvnc’ the appropriate binary (Xvnc.SCO, Xvnc.LINUX, Xvnc.UW7,
Xvnc.AIX) to a local directory (i.e. /usr/local/bin). Set execute permission
by invoking chmod +x Xvnc.
The axvnc configuration utility can be used to easily set up the Unix/Linux
server. This script has been certified for Linux, SCO OpenServer, Open Unix 8,
UnixWare 7, Sun OS and HP-UX environments.
Note: for more information (i.e. for manual VNC configuration) please read
Installing and Using the Axel-VNCviewer.
The axvnc utility must be run from the graphical Unix/Linux console by invoking
/etc/axvnc.
The first operation performed by axvnc is to check the system has the
necessary components for correct VNC operation:
AXEL VNC UTILITY (V1.2-0)
------------------------Checking system configuration:
- Operating System:
--> Linux (runlevel 5)
- VNC server (Xvnc):
--> OK
- Misc Utilities:
--> OK
- X11 font:
--> unix/:-1
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Note: if the default font paths given by the O.S are not needed, use the '-nofp'
option when axvnc is run.
The second screen gives two options:
- Login - the user is presented with a standard Unix/Linux graphical login
followed by a standard desktop..
- Any - the terminal automatically launches a script which launches an
application. (For example ‘rdesktop’, or ‘netscape’ can be run without an
underlying display manager reducing memory and CPU requirements).
AXEL VNC UTILITY (V1.2-0)
------------------------This utility allows you to set-up Unix/Linux to run automatically at boot time
Xvnc servers. For each display, a different resolution and a different
number of colors can be chosen.
An Xvnc daemon can be used:
- either to get a graphical login and to access a desktop (KDE, GNOME, etc.)
- or to run automatically an X software (netscape, rdesktop, etc.)
Select the method (<L>ogin or <A>ny software):
a) VNC Terminals with Login
This method offers a standard Linux/Unix "login box" on the VNC terminal. This
logon (username + password) allows the AX3000 user to be identified and
given their respective desktop
The procedure to set up a login session can vary on the display manager used.
(See below)
Display Manager KDE 2.2
For KDE 2.2, VNC terminals can be declared either through /etc/inittab or the
environment (x)inetd.
There are two main differences:
- inittab gives each terminal its own unique TCP port (5901, 5902, etc.).
- (x)inetd requires only one TCP port for each type of terminal (example:
5950 for all 800x600 and 256-colour terminals).
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Note: a more precise list of differences is given in Chapter 6.6.
This chapter deals only with the (x)inetd method. For more information about
the inittab method, consult the Section 'Other Display Managers'.
After selecting the (x)inetd method, a similar screen is displayed:
(x)inetd and /usr/share/config/kdm/kdmrc will be modified.
Please confirm: Y
*** Checking INET environment (/etc/services and /etc/xinetd.d/vnc)
800x600 - 8 bpp (port 5950): OK
800x600 - 16 bpp (port 5951): OK
1024x768 - 8 bpp (port 5952): OK
1024x768 - 16 bpp (port 5953): OK
1280x1024 - 8 bpp (port 5954): OK
1280x1024 - 16 bpp (port 5955): OK
*** Checking XDMCP (/usr/share/config/kdm/kdmrc)
xdmcp has been already enabled !
The four 5950, 5951, 5952, 5953, 5954 and 5955 TCP ports have been set to
handle VNC connections.
Other Display Managers
The following screen allows the removal/addition of a VNC terminal with Login:
MANAGING GRAPHICAL DISPLAY FILE
Contents of /etc/inittab:
:1 Xvnc 800x600 - 8 bpp
:2 Xvnc 1024x768- 8 bpp
:3 busy
:4 free
:5 free
:6 free
:7 free
:8 free
:9 free
:10 free
:11 free
:12 free
:13 free
:14 free
:15 free
:16
:17
:18
:19
:20
:21
:22
:23
:24
:25
:26
:27
:28
:29
:30
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
:31
:32
:33
:34
:35
:36
:37
:38
:39
:40
:41
:42
:43
:44
:45
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
<A>dd a display / <D>elete a display / <M>odify a display settings / <Q>uit
Enter your choice (A, D, M or Q):
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A VNC terminal with Login is defined by:
- its display number: this is the VNC session TCP port (1=5901, 2=5902...),
- its resolution:800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024,
- its number of supported colour bits: 8 bits/pixel (256 colours) or 16
bits/pixel (65535 colours, only on models 75/75E).
Notes:
- Depending on the operating system, the Xvnc daemon will be launched
either from the Xservers file or /etc/inittab.
- If the entry of a display is described as 'busy' it means a VNC terminal
WITHOUT login is assigned to that port.
b) VNC Terminal without Login
The terminal can be configured to run a dedicated application. (i.e. an
inter/intranet terminal running only Netscape, or a Windows terminal
automatically running an RDP client. In this case it is not necessary to run the X
display manager and login.)
The following screen allows the addition or removal of a VNC terminal without
Login (the application is automatically run):
MANAGING GRAPHICAL DISPLAY FILE
Contents of /etc/inittab:
:1 busy
:2 busy
:3 (800x600 - 8) /usr/local/bin/a...
:4 free
:5 free
:6 free
:7 free
:8 free
:9 free
:10 free
:11 free
:12 free
:13 free
:14 free
:15 free
:16
:17
:18
:19
:20
:21
:22
:23
:24
:25
:26
:27
:28
:29
:30
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
free
<A>dd a display / <D>elete a display / <M>odify a display settings / <Q>uit
Enter your choice (A, D, M or Q):
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A VNC terminal without Login is defined by:
- its display number: this is the VNC session TCP port (1=5901, 2=5902...),
- its resolution:800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024,
- its number of supported colour bits: 8 bits/pixel (256 colours) or 16
bits/pixel (65535 colours, only on models 75/75E).
- the dedicated application (absolute pathname and parameters).
Notes:
- The Xvnc server and application are run by the RunScriptVNC script
which is automatically created by axvnc. The RunScriptVNC scripts are
launched through /etc/inittab.
- If an entry in the display table is 'busy', it means the VNC terminal WITH
login is assigned to this port.
5.3 - CONTROLLING PRINTERS
Three auxiliary ports are provided by the AX3000 (2 serial and 1 parallel).
These ports are independently controlled so up to three printers can be
attached to the AX3000.
A printer is generally controlled by a network service:
- tty protocol: this is an Axel proprietary protocol. A printer controlled by
the tty protocol is seen as a local printer.
- LPD protocol: this service (RFCs 1048 and related) is provided as a
standard feature by major operating systems (Unix/Linux, NT, etc.). The
main benefit of this protocol is an LPD printer can be shared by different
operating systems.
- rsh command: this command allows the contents of a file to be
redirected over the network.
In addition, a printer can also be controlled in "transparent mode" (by embedded
escape sequences, like a printer attached to a serial terminal).
The following covers the tty protocol, the rsh command and the transparent
mode. For more information about LPD printers, refer to Appendix A.3.
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5.3.1 - The tty Protocol
The tty server is a Axel proprietary protocol. An additional piece of software is
needed (see Chapter 5.4).
The Unix/Linux host must run the AXEL tty server daemon (axttyd). The
configuration file axttyd must contain a list of AX3000 auxiliary ports and the
pttys associated with each.
Each auxiliary port using the tty protocol (see Chapter 3.5.5) is identified by the
name of the AX3000 (from the /etc/hosts file) and a special keyword. For
example:
axel1
aux1
/dev/ptyp12
axel1
aux2
/dev/ptyp13
/dev/ttyp12
/dev/ttyp13
axel2
parallel
/dev/ptyp2
/dev/ttyp2
An auxiliary port controlled by the tty server is seen as a Unix/Linux local port
(like a multi I/O board).
Data can be sent to an auxiliary port by:
- either a redirection to the ttyp (example: "cat file > /dev/ttyp12")
- or declaring a local printer attached to the ttyp (/dev/ttyp12). This printer
is used through the lp command.
5.3.2 - The rsh Command
The rsh command (or rcmd on SCO OpenServer) can be used to print a file.
The rsh parameters are:
- the hostname or the IP address of the device,
- a keyword which is the AX3000 auxiliary port name. This name has been
set through the AX3000 Set-Up (see Chapter 3.5.6).
To print a file, the rsh command reads data from 'standard input' (stdin) and
sends this data to one of the AX3000’s auxiliary ports. For example:
$ rsh axname parallel < file <CR>
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In this example, axname is the name of the AX3000 (refer to /etc/hosts file)
and parallel is the Printer Port Name of the AX3000 auxiliary port.
5.3.3 - Using Transparent Mode
One of the three auxiliary ports should be selected as the default printer port
which will be controlled by escape sequences.
Select the [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[General] dialog and set the 'default
printer port'.
This default port can only be used if no network service (lpd, tty, etc) is currently
using it.
Note: the default printer port is also used to perform local printing of the screen
using the <Prt Scr> key.
5.4 - THE AXEL TTY SERVER
5.4.1 - Overview
The TTY server emulates a multi i/o board connection over a TCP/IP
connection. For example using this service a remote printer attached to an Axel
terminal is accessed by Unix as a local printer via /dev/ttyp4, which may be
preferable over using LPD in certain circumstances. Similarly the Axel terminal
can be accessed via a predetermined and fixed /dev/ttyp, which in certain cases
may be preferable over using telnet.
The AXEL tty server is a UNIX daemon (axttyd). The axttyd daemon must be
used with the AX3000 tty or rtty network service.
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The AXEL tty server creates a ‘pipe’ between pseudo devices on the UNIX host
(/dev/ttypx) and AX3000 resources (sessions and/or auxiliary ports). This ‘pipe’
lets Unix treat the Axel sessions and auxiliary ports as local resources.
Note about pseudo-terminals: a pseudo-terminal is composed of two parts: a
master file and a slave file. UNIX supports two possible styles for naming pttys:
- one master and x slaves (AT&T style): the master filename is /dev/ptmx
and the slave filenames are /dev/pts/xxx (where xxx is a number).
- x masters and x slaves (Berkeley style): the master filename is
/dev/ptypxxx and the slave filenames are /dev/ttypxxx (where xxx is the
same number for master and slave).
The following drawing shows the Unix/Linux mechanisms:
UNIX
Software
ttypx
Software
Software
ptypx
(slave) (master)
ttypy
AXEL
tty server
ptypy
(slave) (master)
ttypz
ptypz
Socket
(slave) (master)
TCP Stack
AX3000 TCP/IP Terminal
5.4.2 - Installing an AXEL tty server
Copy to /etc and rename as axttyd the appropriate binary. Example for IBM
AIX:
# cp axttyd.AIX /etc/axttyd <CR>
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Note: the source file and the makefile are also provided. If the binary file
required for your operating system is not provided, it can be generated.
Copy the AXEL association file (axfile) into the /etc directory:
To launch the AXEL tty server automatically, whenever the host is booted, copy
into the boot directory the S91axel file (for Unix) or the S91axtty file (for Linux).
The S91axel or S91axtty files launch the AXEL tty server. If parameters other
than the default are required, this command line can be edited.
5.4.3 - Using an AXEL tty server
a) Overview
The AXEL tty server uses a configuration file which lists all authorised
associations between AX3000 resources and UNIX pttys. Each entry in this file
contains four parameters:
- AX3000 hostname (see /etc/hosts)
- the AX3000 resource, which depends on which network service is used:
- tty on auxiliary port: aux1, aux2, parallel,
- tty on terminal session: sess1, sess2, ..., sess8
- rtty on auxiliary port: encoded by a TCP port
- the master file of the ptty (/dev/ptty or /dev/ptmx)
- the slave file of the ptty (/dev/ttyp, /dev/pts/xxx or a link file automatically
created by axttyd).
For example:
#AX3000
Resource
Master
Slave
axel1
aux1
/dev/ptyp12
/dev/ttyp12
axel1
aux2
/dev/ptmx
/dev/pts/13
axel2
2050
/dev/ptyp0
/dev/ttyp0
axel2
sess1
/dev/ptmx
/dev/axel
axel2
sess2
/dev/ptyp2
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Notes:
- Lines beginning with '#' are ignored.
- Association lines 1, 2, 4 and 5 use the tty service, and association line 3
uses rtty service.
- Association line 4 uses a link file (/dev/axel). This file is linked with an
undefined slave ttyp (/dev/pts/xxx). This link file is automatically created
when axttyd is run.
Errors (syntax error, unknown AX3000 hostname, ptty not available, etc) are
recorded in a log file.
b) Running the Axel Tty Server
The command to start the AXEL tty server is:
/etc/axttyd [-f file] [-l log] [-n port] [-hbFUk] &
-b: use a buffer for received data.
-f: configuration file (default: /etc/axfile).
-F: ttyp buffers are flushed when the tty connection is established.
-h: on-line help.
-l: log file (default: /tmp/axttylog).
-n: TCP port (default: 2048) for connections using the tty service.
-U: only unidirectional dataflow is supported. Data from the network is
dropped.
-k: turn-off keepalive function.
Note: take care to add the '&' character at the end of line.
The AXEL tty server can be started either from the UNIX command line or at
boot time (from S91axel or S91axtty).
All authorised associations, connections and disconnections will be recorded in
the specified log file.
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5.4.4 -The axttyd Mechanism
The axttyd daemon performs the following steps:
- init stage: association file checking (errors are reported in the log file)
and associated ptty opening (masters and slaves),
- rtty stage: for each rtty association, a child process is created. Each
child process listens on the associated ptty. When data is received a
socket is opened on the AX3000 auxiliary port. Bi-directional
communication is then enabled. If no data is sent or received for any one
minute interval, the connection is closed. It will be opened again, the next
time data is received from the ptty.
- tty stage: when all the rtty child processes are created, the axttyd
daemon listens on the TCP/IP socket (generally 2048). For each
connection request (from an AX3000 tty service), a child process is
created. This process controls communication between the ptty and the
AX3000 resource (session or auxiliary port).
5.4.5 - Uninstalling
Remove the AXEL files and kill the AXEL tty server process (signal TERM):
# kill -TERM pid<CR>
where pid is the process ID of the AXEL tty server.
5.5 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION
The following rsh commands allow an AX3000 to be controlled over the
network. (on SCO OpenServer the rsh command is called rcmd).
5.5.1 - Rebooting the AX3000
To reboot an AX3000 over the network, invoke the following command:
# rsh axname ax_reboot password
Where:
- axname : AX3000 name (/etc/hosts) or IP address,
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- password : specify the set-up password if set.
5.5.2 - Resetting an AX3000 resource (screen session or aux. port)
The reset feature allows:
- a network service to be stopped and restarted
- to apply new serial line settings (data transfer rate, handshake, etc.).
The supported resources are:
- screen sessions: sess1, sess2, ..., sess8
- auxiliary ports: aux1, aux2 and parallel.
Use the following command to reset a resource:
# rsh axname ax_sinit password ress
Where:
- axname
- ax_sinit
- password
- ress
: AX3000 name (/etc/hosts) or IP address,
: command to reset the resource,
: specify the set-up password if set,
: resource name (ex: sess1).
5.5.3 - Editing the AX3000 Settings
The whole AX3000 set-up can be obtained by invoking the following command:
# rsh axname setup_get > /tmp/axel
or a partial set-up can also be obtained (only used set-up parameters are sent):
# rsh axname setup_get_lite > /tmp/axel
Where:
- axname
: AX3000 name (/etc/hosts) or IP address,
- setup_get
: command for getting the whole set-up,
- setup_get_lite : command for getting the partial set-up.
For more information about these commands, refer to Chapter 10.
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5.5.4 - Setting-Up the AX3000
The contents of a file is used to set-up the AX3000:
# rsh axname setup_send password < /tmp/axel
Where:
- axname
: AX3000 name (/etc/hosts) or IP address,
- setup_send : command for set-up the AX3000,
- password : specify the set-up password if set.
For more information about this command, refer to Chapter 10.
5.5.5 - Downloading Firmware
To download an AX3000 firmware through TFTP:
# rsh axname ax_download password /axfirm/axel 192.168.1.2 192.168.1.1
To download an AX3000 firmware through BOOTP and TFTP:
# rsh axname ax_download password
Where:
- axname
- ax_download
- password
- /axfirm/axel
- 192.168.1.2
- 192.168.1.1
: AX3000 name (/etc/hosts) or IP address,
: command for firmware downloading,
: specify the set-up password if set.
: path and name of the firmware file,
: TFTP Server IP address,
: optional router IP address.
Messages are displayed on the target AX3000 (See Chapter 11.4).
5.5.6 - Viewing AX3000 Statistics
Some AX3000 statistics can be obtained by invoking the following command:
# rsh axname ax_getstat
Where:
- axname : AX3000 name (/etc/hosts) or IP address,
- ax_getstat : command for getting statistics.
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This chapter covers AX3000 installation under OS/400.
This chapter is dedicated to the operation of the AX3000 in the OS/400
environment. For more general information about the AX3000 (network and
session settings, instructions for users, etc) please refer to the previous
chapters.
The AX3000 is able to handle both 5250 screen sessions (tn5250 emulation)
and printers (protocols Prt5250 and LPD).
Note: these 5250 protocols are only available with the I52 firmware option.
6.1 - 5250 SCREEN SESSION
The IBM 5250 emulation type developed by Axel is IBM-3477-FC.
This emulation provides all the features of an IBM 5250 terminal. Especially:
- enhanced 5250 telnet protocol (TN5250E): compliant with the RFCs 1205
and 2877 (terminal name negotiation, terminal type negotiation, etc.),
- colour support,
- screen sizes: 24x80 and 27x132,
- 5250 status line.
6.1.1 - Keyboard Type
a) Setting-Up the Keyboard Type
The AX3000 supports both a 5250 (122 keys) and a PC/AT keyboard (102/105
keys). The keyboard type is not auto-detected.
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To set the keyboard type, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the
[Configuration]→[Terminal]→[General] menu. Set the "Keyboard Type" to
"PC" or "AS400 (F24)" in the displayed box
Press <Alt><Rest><SetUp> to enter the AX3000 Set-Up with an AS400
keyboard.
b) In event of problems
If the AX3000 setting is not consistent (a PC keyboard is attached but a 5250
keyboard is declared, or vice versa), the keyboard won’t work.
A specific keystroke allows the keyboard type to be dynamically toggled. This
keystroke is <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><K> with a PC keyboard, and
<Rest><Alt><K> with a 5250 keyboard.
6.1.2 - Setting a Session
To set a profile session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the
[Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] menu (where X is the session
number to be configured). The following box is displayed:
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These parameters are:
- Connection Type: select telnet
- Host: press <Space> to select the host from a list
- TCP Port: enter 23.
- Auto-Connection
- Auto-Reconnection
- Login Script: press <Space> to set the Auto-Signon function (see
Chapter 6.1.4).
- Configuration: press <Space> to select '5250'
- TERM Value: IBM-3477-FC
- Terminal Name (DEVNAME): if this name is left blank, the OS/400 will
associate a dynamic name to this terminal (i.e.: QPADEV001).
- General Parameters: pressing <Space> displays a dialog box which lets
certain emulation parameters be changed. See the next chapter for more
information.
- User-defined Keys: pressing <Space> displays a dialog box which lets
certain keys be remapped. See the next chapter for more information.
- Overscan: select the overscan colour
- Session Label: session identification located on the TCP/IP status line.
Save and exit the set-up. The AX3000 is ready for use.
6.1.3 - Customising the 5250 Emulation
Various 5250 emulation parameters can be modified but generally the default
values are the most suitable.
To customise the 5250 emulation, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the
session profile ([Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] menu). Two
groups of parameters control 5250 emulation settings:
- General Parameters: 5250 emulation behaviour,
- User-defined Keys: mapping 5250 functions to PC keyboard keys.
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a) 5250 Emulation General Parameters
Within the 'Session Profile' box, select 'General Parameters' and press
<Space>. The following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- Character Set: the two possible values are:
- national (some characters are keyboard nationality dependent),
- multinational.
- Cursor Shape: three possible values: underline, half-block or block.
Note: to change the cursor shape from a 5250 session press <Alt><F11>
(or <Alt Gr><F11> with a PC keyboard).
- CAPS Key Mode: set the CAPS LOCK to behave in either of three ways:
- Caps Lock: each alphabetical key sends the corresponding upper
case letter. To unlock this mode press the <CAPS> key.
- Shift Lock: each key send the same character sent by pressing
<Shift><This key>. To unlock this mode press a <Shift> key.
- Uppercase: each key send the upper character if it is present.
Otherwise, this is the lower character (upper-case letter if possible)
which is sent. To unlock this mode press the <CAPS> key.
- Euro Coding: Euro symbol support. The three possible values are:
- no: no specific processing is done
- standard: the Euro symbol replaces the international currency
symbol '¤' within the current character set.
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- custom: any character can be replaced by the Euro symbol within
the current character set (use the decimal notation).
- Column Separator: the two possible values are:
- no: this video attribute is not displayed.
- yes: this video attribute is displayed, but due to VGA limitations, it
is displayed as underlining.
- Rule: Type: the "rule" function allows the cursor to be located easily
among other characters. Three types of rules are available:
- cross: a horizontal line and a vertical line indicate the cursor
location,
- horizontal: a horizontal line is displayed at the cursor line,
- vertical: a vertical line is displayed at the cursor column.
Press <Rule> (or <Alt Gr><F12> with a PC keyboard) to enable/disable
the rule function from a 5250 session.
- Follow cursor: two values:
- yes: rule follows the cursor,
- no: rule doesn't move.
- Mouse Allowed: enable/disable the mouse within this session (see
Chapter 6.1.5).
- Local Windowing: this parameter (only available if !NFU firmware option
is not set) sets the window display mode. Two values:
- no: windows are displayed with the original characters ('.' and ':'),
- yes: windows are displayed with "real" frames.
b) Remapping 5250 Functions to PC Keyboards
Most 5250 functions can be accessed through a PC keyboard (102 or 105
keys). See the related table in Chapter 6.2.2. However it is possible to remap
some 5250 functions.
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Within the 'Session Profile' box. Select "User Defined Key" and press <Space>.
The following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- <Enter>, <Enter (numpad)>, <Right Ctrl>, <Page Up> and <Page
Down>: a list is used to set these key values (Enter, Field Exit, New Line,
Roll Down and Roll Up).
Note: the same value can be used for several keys.
- Esc: two functions are available for these key:
- "Attention" (and <Shift><Esc> is "System Request")
- "System Request " (and <Shift><Esc> is "Attention")
- <+> and <-> (numpad): the two available values are Field+/Field- and +/.
- <.> (numpad): the two available values are the dot (.) and the comma (,).
- Backspace Mode: the two available values are:
- standard: move cursor left
- suppress: deleting the character on the left of the cursor location
- <Alt Gr><F2> -> default port: setting a character string. When the
default auxiliary port mode is set as "ASCII to EBCDIC", this character
string is sent to this port when <Alt Gr><F2> is pressed.
6.1.4 - Setting-Up the Auto-Signon Function
The Auto-Signon function allows a user to open a connection without entering
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related profile parameters (username, password, etc.). The Auto-Signon box is
accessed by selecting the "Login Script" parameter within the
[Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] box (see Chapter 6.1.2):
This box allows a value to be entered for each parameter displayed within an
AS/400 Signon Screen:
- Username
- Password (available only if 'Username' is not empty): press <Space>
to enter the password.
- Program/Procedure (available only if 'Username' is not empty).
- Menu (available only if 'Username' is not empty).
- Current Library (available only if 'Username' is not empty).
Note: if the AX3000 is too old , the "Login Script" may not be supported (when
the NVRAM size is 2Kb).
Important: the auto-signon function must be allowed at the OS/400 level. To
enable it set the QRMTSIGN variable to *VERIFY (command CFGTCP).
6.1.5 - Setting-Up the Mouse
The mouse can be either connected to the PS/2 port (if this port exists) or to the
serial AUX2 port.
The mouse declaration depends on the mouse port:
- PS/2 port: select [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[General]. Within this
box, set 'Mouse' to 'PS/2'.
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- AUX2 port: select [Configuration]→[Terminal]→[General]. Within this
box, if 'Mouse' parameter exists set it to 'AUX2'. Then, select
[Configuration]→[Ports aux.]→[AUX2]. Within this box, set "Associated
Service" to "none" and "Operating Mode" to "Mouse".
The mouse must be enabled for each session. This is done though the session
profile ([Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X]). Within this box, select
"General Parameters" and press <Space>. Within this box, set "Mouse
Enabled" to "Yes". See Chapter 6.1.3.
The mouse will be available after rebooting.
6.2 - USING THE AX3000
6.2.1 - The 5250 Status Line
Note: the 5250 status line is different than the AX3000 TCP/IP status line. (The
AX3000 TCP/IP status line displays information about current connected
sessions. This line can be enabled/disabled through the AX3000 Set-Up).
The 5250 status line is displayed at the bottom of the screen and gives the
following information:
System Available
Upper Shift
Message(s) Waiting
Caps Lock
Input Inhibit
]
(
X
Function key Assignment
Insert
©
A
^ ð R
63
„……… ………… …………
Available Keystrokes
Mode: R (Record)
LL/CC
Cursor
Locator
P (Process)
Diacritic Mode
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The status symbols are described in the following table.
Symbol
]
(
X
©
A
^
ð
R
P
LL/CC
Name
System
Available
Message(s)
Waiting
Input Inhibit
Meaning
The host system is operating and available
This symbol, and a beep, indicate the host system
has one or more messages for the terminal.
This symbol is displayed when:
- the host system is processing the last input
- the host system is very busy
- the host system detects an error condition
Upper Shift
<Shift> is currently pressed
Caps Lock
The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode
Insert
The insert mode is enabled (<Inser> key)
Diacritic Mode This symbol is displayed when the diacritic mode is
enabled. This mode is automatically set when a
composed character is currently entered (^ + e =
ê)
Record
The "Record" mode is set (see Chapter 6.2.3)
Process
The "Process" mode is set (see Chapter 6.2.3)
Cursor
LL and CC indicate the row and column where the
Locator
cursor is located
6.2.2 - Using the Keyboard
Two types of keyboard can be used with the AX3000: a PC/AT (102/105-key) or
a 5250 (122-key) keyboard.
The following tables list the 5250 functions (moving the cursor, system
functions, etc) and the Axel functions (entering the set-up, etc) accessed from
these keyboard.
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5250 Functions:
5250 Functions
5250 Keyboard
Attention
Back tabulation
Clear end of field
Clear all fields
Cursor shape (see Chapter 1.2.3)
Duplication
Enter
Euro symbol
Execute macro
F1...F12
F13...F24
Fast left
Fast right
Field Field +
Field Exit
Help
Hexa
Home of field
New Line
Print (local mode in PC850)
Print (Print HOST mode)
Record Macro
Reset
Roll Down
Roll Up
<Attn>
<|←> or <Shift><→|>
<ErInp>
<Alt><Clear>
<Cursor>
<Dup>
<Enter>
<Alt><E>
<Exec>
<F1>...<F12>
<F13>...<F24>
<Shift><←>
<Shift><→>
<Field ->
<Field +>
<Field Exit>
<Help>
<Alt><Help>
<Alt><Rule>
<↵>
<Rest><Alt><Print>
<Print>
<Record>
<Rest>
<Shift><↓>
<Shift><↑>
Rule (see Chapter 1.2.3)
System Request
<Rule>
<Shift><Attn>
Tabulation
<→|>
PC/AT Keyboard
<Esc> or <Alt Gr><Pause>
<Shift><Tab>
<End>
<Pause>
<Alt Gr><F11>
<Shift><Insert>
<Enter>
<Alt Gr><E>
<Alt Gr><F5>
<F1>...<F12>
<Shift><F1>...<Shift><F12>
<Shift><←>
<Shift><→>
<-> (numpad)
<+> (numpad)
<Entr> (numpad)
<Alt Gr><F1>
<Alt Gr><F7>
<Home>
<Ctrl Right>
<Ctrl><Alt><Prt Scr>
<Prt Scr>
<Alt Gr><F4>
<Ctrl Left>
<Page Up> or <Shift><↓>
<Page Down> or
<Shift><↑>
<Alt Gr><F12>
<Shift><Esc>
or <Alt Gr><Prt Scr>
<Tab>
Note: it is possible to remap the keystrokes written in bold (see Chapter 6.1.2)
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Axel Functions:
Axel Function
AX3000 Shutdown
AX3000 Set-Up
Disconnecting the session
Sending data to the aux. port
5250 Keyboard
<Rest><Alt><Del>
<Rest><Alt><SetUp>
<Rest><Alt><D>
<Alt right><F2>
PC/AT Keyboard
<Ctrl><Alt><Del>
<Ctrl><Alt><Esc>
<Ctrl><Alt><Shift><D>
<Alt Gr><F2>
6.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature)
The Axel 5250 emulation allows function keys to be programmed. For example
a series of keystrokes can be recorded and played back by pressing a single
key.
The recorded data is stored in non-volatile memory so is not affected by
switching off.
Recorded keystrokes can be assigned to any of the 24 function keys (<F1> to
<F12> or <Shift><F1> to <Shift><F12>).
a) Programming a Function Key
To record a series of keystrokes proceed as follows:
- press <Alt Gr><F4> to set the record mode,
- press any of the 24 function keys to which you want to assign,
- type the key sequence you want to save,
- press <Alt Gr><F4> to exit the record mode.
Notes:
- Maximum Keystrokes Recorded: for each session there is a maximum of
127 keystrokes recordable. Each individual function key has a maximum
of 63 keystrokes recordable.
- To delete a recorded function key, you have to record an empty key
sequence.
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Example:
1 - Press <Alt Gr><F4> to set the Record mode. The 5250 status line is
set in reverse video mode and the following information is displayed
(the 24 boxes are the 24 function keys, a solid box means that data is
recorded):
127 „……… „……… …………
MEMOR
………… ………… …………
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2 - Press one of the function keys (<F1> to <F12> or <Shift><F1> to
<Shift><F12>). The 5250 status line is set in normal mode and the
following information is displayed:
R 127 F1
17/21
Note: 'R' indicates the Record mode. The second field is the maximum
keystrokes that can be recorded for this session (max. 127). The third
field is the selected function key.
3 - Type the key sequence. Note the keystroke counter shows the
remaining keystrokes that can be recorded for this function key (max.
63). As you type this counter is decreased.
4 - To exit the Record mode, press <Alt Gr><F4>.
b) Processing a key sequence
To execute a series of keystrokes that have been recorded:
- press <Alt Gr><F5> to set the Process mode,
- press the recorded function key,
- the key sequence is processed.
Example:
1 - Press <Alt Gr><F5> to set the Process mode. The 5250 status line is
set in reverse video mode and the following information is displayed
(the 24 boxes are the 24 function keys, a solid box means that data is
recorded):
EXEC
„……… „……… …………
………… ………… …………
17/21
2 - Press the recorded function key (<F1> to <F12> or <Shift><F1> to
<Shift><F12>). The 5250 status line is set in normal mode and the
following information is displayed (the 'P' symbol indicates the Process
mode). The key sequence is processed:
P
17/21
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6.2.4 - The Mouse
Four mouse actions are possible:
- left-click, two possible actions are possible depending on the character
string under the mouse cursor:
- If the character string is a function key label, this function key is sent
(keystroke emulation).
- Otherwise the text cursor is moved to the mouse cursor location.
- double left-click, two possible actions are possible depending on the
character string under the mouse cursor:
- If the character string is a function key label, this function key is sent
(keystroke emulation).
- Otherwise the character string + <Enter> are sent (keystroke emulation).
- right-click: roll up is sent (keystroke emulation).
- double right-click: roll down is sent (keystroke emulation).
Note: identifying the character string under the mouse cursor
The character string delimiters are:
- video attributes,
- and the following EBCDIC codes: 00, 40, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5A, 5C, 5D,
5E, 60, 61, 6B, 6E, 6F, 7A, 7E, C0 and D0.
Example for the character string "F3=Exit":
- left-click or double-left-click on "F" or "3": <F3> is sent
- double-left-click on "E": Exit + <Enter> is sent.
6.3 - 5250 PRINTER
Three auxiliary ports are provided by the AX3000 (2 serial and 1 parallel).
Because these ports are independently controlled, up to three printers can be
attached to the AX3000.
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These printers can be controlled by one of two protocols:
- Prt5250: this service (RFC 2877) is OS/400 oriented. A printer controlled
by this service is seen as a standard spooled system printer device.
- LPD: this service (RFCs 1048 and related) is provided as a standard
feature by major operating systems (Unix/Linux, NT, etc.). The main
benefit of this protocol is an LPD printer can be shared by different
operating systems. But LPD restrictions are:
- the printer must be manually added to OS/400,
- the printer is accessed through an outqueue (and not a device),
- the printer job manipulation is not fully supported.
Normally the Prt5250 protocol is preferred. (No printer declaration is needed at
OS/400 level), but the LPD protocol allows the printer to be shared between
different operating systems. Choose the protocol which best fits your needs.
This chapter describes only the Prt5250 protocol. For more information about
the LPD protocol, refer to Appendix A.3.
6.3.1 - Setting-Up the Prt5250 Protocol
To set the Prt5250 service, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select
[Configuration]→[Aux. Ports]→[xxx].
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In the displayed box, set the "Associated Service" to "Prt5250", then select "Net
Service Parameters" and press <Space>. The following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- Host: the hostname to which the AX3000 opens a printer connection
(press <space> to get a list of available hosts).
This parameter must be entered.
- Advanced: access to a group of parameters. The default values of these
parameters are suitable for most of the use.
- Printer Name (DEVNAME): printer device name.
This parameter must be entered
- Queue for Writer Messages (MSGQNAME): message queue name to
which the printer messages will be sent.
Default value: QSYSOPR
- MSGQNAME Library (MSGQLIB): associate message queue library.
Default value: *LIBL
- Font Identifier (FONT): font number (3, 4 or 5 digits).
Default value: 011
- Host Print Transform (TRANSFORM): this parameter is not available.
its value is always 'yes'.
- Manufacturer Type and Model (MFRTYPMDL): enter the printer driver
name (ex: *NONE, *HP4, *NECP2...).
Default value: *NONE
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- Paper Source 1 (PPRSRC1): selected through list.
Default value: *MFRTYPMDL
- Paper Source 2 (PPRSRC2): selected through list.
Default value: *NONE
- Envelope hopper (ENVELOPE): describes the paper source 3 (selection
through list).
Default value: *NONE
- ASCII 899 support (ASCII899): specifies if the code page ASCII 899 is
supported by the printer.
Default value: *NO
- WSCST name (WSCSTNAME): qualified name of the customising
object.
- WSCST library (WSCSTLIB): associated library.
Note: if the auxiliary port used for printing is a serial port, set the 'Printer'
operating mode and set the associated parameters (baud rate, handshake, etc).
6.3.2 - Using the Printer
The Prt5250 service is a client service. This means that each Prt5250 auxiliary
port opens a connection to the AS/400 when the AX3000 is powered-on. From
the AS/400, a printer is available once the associated Prt5250 connection is
established.
A printer handled through the Prt5250 service is seen as a standard spooled
OS/400 printer and is managed through standard system commands:
===> GO PRINTER
6.3.3 - In Event of Problems
Nothing is printed: this is a quick test to check the hardware (AX3000
parallel/serial port, cable and printer):
- Disconnect the network cable
- Set the "Associated Service" from LPD or Prt5250 to ‘None’ for the port
being tested. Set default printer in [Configuration]→[Terminal]→
[General] to the port to be tested.
- Save changes, power cycle and enter set-up.
- Press <Print Scrn> The set-up screen should be printed.
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If not there is a basic hardware problem that needs to be fixed. Check cable,
check cable is attached to correct port in back of AX3000 etc.
When the AX3000 printer is not "seen" by the OS/400 spooler the following
problems can be suspected.
a) Parallel Printer Connection
With a parallel printer, the Prt5250 session is established only if the printer is
powered-on and ready to print.
Note: certain AX3000 models offer also a serial DB25 port. Check the printer is
really attached to the AX3000 parallel port.
b) Prt5250 Settings
Check the host used by the Prt5250 service is the AS/400 host. Then, in the
"Advanced" box ensure the "Auto-connection" and "Auto-reconnection"
parameters are set to "Yes".
c) Prt5250 Session is Refused by the AS/400
To establish why a Prt5250 session has been refused, enter the AX3000 SetUp and select the menu [Diagnostics]→[Connections].
Within the displayed dialog box, select the REFRESH button and press <CR>.
Read the information displayed for the printer port (AUX1, AUX2 or PARA).
Note: if no information is displayed, double-check that the auxiliary port is
associated with the right AS/400 host.
When the connection status continually cycles through CLOSED to CONNECT
and there is no error number displayed at the end of the line, the device name is
already used by another connection.
If the Prt5250 connection status is 'closed' in the displayed box, an error
number is displayed at the end of the line.
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The main error codes are:
- 8903 (Device not valid for session): the printer name is used for another
connection.
- 8925 (Creation of device failed): during the printer creation operation, at
least one parameter is detected wrong (ex.: non-existing printer model).
- 8928 (Change of device failed): during the printer modification operation
(reconnection with different parameters), at least one parameter is
detected wrong (ex.: non-existing printer model).
- 8930 (Message queue does not exist.): the message queue or its library
doesn't exist.
- AX01 (Terminal type not recognized): the TERM variable (by default IBM3812-1) associated with the AX3000 auxiliary port is not correct.
Note: all possible errors are listed in the RFC 2877.
6.4 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION
The following commands allow an AX3000 to be controlled over the network.
Note: most of the following examples describe the OS/400 command
runrmtcmd, but remote administration commands can also be invoked with a
Unix/Linux or a Windows command (rsh).
6.4.1 - Rebooting the AX3000
To reboot an AX3000 over the network, invoke the following command:
===> RUNRMTCMD CMD('AX_REBOOT password') RMTLOCNAME('192.168.1.241' *IP)
Where:
- AX_REBOOT : command for AX3000 reboot,
- password
: specify the set-up password if set,
- 192.168.1.241 : AX3000 IP address.
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6.4.2 - Resetting an AX3000 resource (screen session or aux. port)
The reset feature allows:
- to stop and restart the associated network service
- to apply new serial line settings (data transfer rate, handshake, etc.).
The supported resources are:
- screen sessions: SESS1, SESS2, ..., SESS8
- auxiliary ports: AUX1, AUX2 and PARALLEL.
Use the following command to reset a resource:
===> RUNRMTCMD CMD('AX_SINIT password RESS') RMTLOCNAME('192.1.1.241' *IP)
Where:
- AX_REBOOT : command for AX3000 resource reset,
- password
: specify the set-up password if set,
- 192.1.1.241 : AX3000 IP address.
- RESS
: resource name (ex: SESS1).
6.4.3 - Editing the AX3000 Settings
a) Under Windows
The whole AX3000 set-up can be obtained by invoking the following command:
c:\> rsh 192.168.1.241 setup_get > /tmp/axel
or a partial set-up can also be obtained (only used set-up parameters are sent):
c:\> rsh 192.168.1.241 setup_get_lite > /tmp/axel
Where:
- 192.168.1.241 : AX3000 IP address,
- setup_get
: command for getting the whole set-up,
- setup_get_lite : command for getting the partial set-up.
For more information about these commands, refer to Chapter 10.
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b) Under OS/400
The whole AX3000 set-up can be obtained by invoking the following command:
===> RUNRMTCMD CMD(SETUP_GET) RMTLOCNAME('192.168.1.241' *IP)
or a partial set-up can also be obtained (only used set-up parameters are sent):
===> RUNRMTCMD CMD(SETUP_GET_LITE) RMTLOCNAME('192.168.1.241' *IP)
Where:
- SETUP_GET
: command for getting the whole set-up,
- SETUP_GET_LITE : command for getting the partial set-up,
- 192.168.1.241
: AX3000 IP address.
For more information about these commands, refer to Chapter 10.
6.4.4 - Setting-Up the AX3000
No OS/400 command allows the contents of a set-up file to be sent over the
network. The following example describes the use of rsh Windows command:
c:\> rsh 192.168.1.241 setup_send password < /tmp/axel
Where:
- 192.168.1.241 : AX3000 IP address,
- setup_send : command for set-up the AX3000,
- password
: specify the set-up password if set.
For more information about this command, refer to Chapter 10.
6.4.5 - Downloading a Firmware
To download an AX3000 firmware through TFTP:
===> RUNRMTCMD CMD('AX_DOWNLOAD password /axfirm/ax3000 192.168.1.180')
RMTLOCNAME('192.168.1.241' *IP)
To download an AX3000 firmware through BOOTP and TFTP:
===> RUNRMTCMD CMD('AX_DOWNLOAD password /axfirm/ax3000 192.168.1.180')
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Parameters of the RUNRMTCMD command:
- AX_DOWNLOAD
: command for firmware downloading,
- password
: specify the password if the set-up is passwordprotected,
- /axfirm/ax3000 : path and name of the firmware file,
- 192.168.1.180 : AS/400 IP address,
- 192.168.1.241 : AX3000 IP address.
Messages are displayed on the target AX3000 (See Chapter 11.4).
6.4.6 - Editing AX3000 Statistics
Some AX3000 statistics can be obtained by invoking the following command:
===> RUNRMTCMD CMD(AX_GETSTAT) RMTLOCNAME('192.168.1.241' *IP)
Where:
- AX_GETSTAT
- 192.168.1.241
: command for getting statistics,
: AX3000 IP address.
6.5 - FURTHER OPTIONS
6.5.1 - Turning-Off the AX3000
A careful check should be made before turning off the TCP/IP AX3000 (an
operating system cannot detect a TCP/IP device being turned-off).
To allow graceful terminal shutdown use the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> keystroke
combination.
6.5.2 - Reconnection Problem
If an AX3000 5250 session is set with a specific DEVNAME, problems can
occur if it is not cleanly shutdown before being switched off (see Chapter 6.4.1)
When a TCP/IP device is switched off (without closing current telnet session),
the operating system (OS/400) cannot detect this and the OS/400 will refuse
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two connections with the same DEVNAME.
This problem can be solved by tuning 'keepalive' function of the OS/400 Telnet
Server. The keepalive function allows sessions to time out. Keepalive probes
are automatically sent by the OS/400 host when a connection has been idle for
a specified time. If the TCP/IP peripheral does not respond, the connection is
dropped. The socket is released and applications associated with the
connection are killed.
Note: to check the status of sockets, use the OS/400 netstat command.
By default, the keepalive time out value is very high (sometimes infinite). So this
value must be decreased to allow the OS/400 to check regularly the TCP/IP
connection status. Invoke the following command to change this value (xxx are
seconds):
===> CHGTELNA TIMMRKTIMO(xxx)
This modification will take effect after restarting the telnet server:
===> ENDTCPSVR SERVER(*TELNET)
===> STRTCPSVR SERVER(*TELNET)
It is recommended that Users are educated to power down the AX3000 in an
orderly manner as described in Chapter 4.4 to avoid this issue arising.
IMPORTANT: using a small keepalive value can prevent routers from dropping
the ISDN line and cause high connection bills.
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This chapter covers AX3000 installation under OS/390 zSeries.
This chapter is dedicated to the operation of the AX3000 in the OS/390
environment. For more general information about the AX3000 (network and
session settings, instructions for users, etc) please refer to the previous
chapters.
Note: the 3270 protocol is only available with the I32 firmware option.
7.1 - 3270 SCREEN SESSION
The IBM 3270 emulation type developed by Axel is IBM-3477-FC.
This emulation provides all the features of an IBM 3270 terminal. Especially:
- the 3270 telnet protocol (TN3270): compliant with the RFC 1646,
- enhanced 3270 telnet protocol (TN3270E): compliant with the RFCs 2355
for the display support (no printer support),
- the device type negotiated by the AX3000 is IBM-3278-2-E:
- colour support,
- screen sizes: 24x80,
- 3270 status line.
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7.1.1 - Setting a Session
To set a profile session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the
[Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] menu (where X is the session
number to be configured). The following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- Connection Type: select telnet
- Host: press <Space> to select the host from a list
- TCP Port: enter 23.
- Auto-Connection
- Auto-Reconnection
- Configuration: press <Space> to select '3270'
- TERM Value: IBM-3278-2-E
- Terminal Name (DEVNAME): this optional name identifies the terminal
connection at the OS/390 level.
- General Parameters: pressing <Space> displays a dialog box which lets
certain emulation parameters be changed. See next chapter.
- Overscan: select the overscan colour
- Session Label: session identification located on the TCP/IP status line.
Save and exit the set-up. The AX3000 is ready for use.
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7.1.2 - Customising the 3270 Emulation
Various 3270 emulation parameters can be modified but generally the default
values are the most suitable.
To customise the 3270 emulation, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the
session profile ([Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] menu). Then select
'General Parameters' and press <Space>. The following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- Character Set: the two possible values are:
- national (some characters are keyboard nationality dependent),
- multinational.
- Cursor Shape: three possible values: underline, half-block or block.
- CAPS Key Mode: set the CAPS LOCK to behave in either of two ways:
- Caps Lock: only alphabetical keys are affected. To unlock this
mode press the <CAPS> key.
- Shift Lock: each key sends either the corresponding upper case
letter or the shifted (upper) character. To unlock this mode press
the <Shift> key.
- Euro Coding: Euro symbol support. The three possible values are:
- no: no specific processing is done
- standard: the Euro symbol replaces the international currency
symbol '¤' within the current character set.
- custom: any character can be replaced by the Euro symbol within
the current character set (use the decimal notation to enter the
Euro EBCDIC code).
- Type Ahead Buffer: enable/disable the keyboard buffer.
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7.2 - USING THE TERMIMAL
7.2.1 - The 3270 Status Line
Note: the 3270 status line is different than the AX3000 TCP/IP status line. (The
AX3000 TCP/IP status line displays information about current connected
sessions. This line can be enabled/disabled through the AX3000 Set-Up).
The 3270 status line is displayed at the bottom of the screen and gives the
following information:
Connection status
Shift/Caps
Keyboard indicators
SA]
© ^
X ()
Connection type: ] (application)
? (system)
Function key Assignment
Insert
R
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Available Keystrokes
Mode: R (Record)
LL/CC
Cursor
Locator
P (Process)
The status symbols are described in the following tables.
Connection Symbols
Symbol
S
A
]
?
Meaning
Connection with host is established
Connection is non-SNA
Connection to an application (Lu-Lu)
Connection to the system (not an application)
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Keyboard Symbols
Symbol
X ()
X
X
>
X
NUM
X ← →
Meaning
Keyboard is disabled
Only <Enter> is disabled
Error: too much data entered. Press <Reset>
Error: numeric value must be entered. Press <Reset>
Error: invalid cursor position. Press <Reset>
Mode Symbols
Symbol
©
^
R
P
LL/CC
Meaning
<Shift> is currently pressed or the keyboard is in Caps Lock
mode
The insert mode is enabled (<Inser> key)
The "Record" mode is set (see Chapter 6.2.3)
The "Process" mode is set (see Chapter 6.2.3)
LL and CC indicate the row and column where the cursor is
located
7.2.2 - Using a PC/AT Keyboard (102/105 keys)
The IBM 3270 emulation enables a PC/AT keyboard to be used for operation as
a 3270 terminal.
The first twelve 3270 function keys are accessed through <F1> to <F12>. The
F13 to F24 function keys are accessed through <Shift><F1> to <Shift><F12>.
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The following table lists the other useful keys:
3270 Functions
PC/AT keyboard
Fast cursor move to right
Fast cursor move to left
Backspace
Tab
BackTab
Home
Newline
EOF
Erase Input
Insert mode
Delete
Duplicate
Field Mark
System
Attention
Reset
Clear
PA1
PA2
PA3
PF1
PF13
Enter
<Alt><right arrow>
<Alt><left arrow>
<BackSP>
<Tab>
<Shift><Tab>
<Home>
<Enter>
<End>
<Alt><End>
<Inser>
<Del>
<Shift><Inser>
<Shift><Home>
<Alt><Syst> or <Shift><Esc>
<Alt><Pause> or <Esc>
<Ctrl left>
<Pause>
<PgUp>
<PgDn>
<Shift><PgUp>
<F1>
<Shift><F1> or <Esc>
<Right Ctrl> or <Num Entr>
<Record>
<Exec>
Euro Symbol
<Alt Gr><F4>
<Alt Gr><F5>
<Alt Gr><E>
7.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature)
The Axel 3270 emulation allows function keys to be programmed. For example
a series of keystrokes can be recorded and played back by pressing a single
key.
The recorded data is stored in non-volatile memory so is not affected by
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switching off.
Recorded keystrokes can be assigned to any of the twelve function keys (<F1>
to <F12>).
a) Programming a Function Key
To record a series of keystrokes proceed as follows:
- press <Alt Gr><F4> to set the record mode,
- press any of the 12 function keys to which you want to assign,
- type the key sequence you want to save,
- press <Alt Gr><F4> to exit the record mode.
Notes:
- Maximum Keystrokes Recorded: for each session there is a maximum of
127 keystrokes recordable. Each individual function key has a maximum
of 63 keystrokes recordable.
- To delete a recorded function key, you have to record an empty key
sequence.
Example:
1 - Press <Alt Gr><F4> to set the Record mode. The 3270 status line is
set in reverse video mode and the following information is displayed
(the 12 boxes are the 12 function keys, a solid box means that data is
recorded):
„……… ………… …………
MEMOR
17/21
2 - Press one of the function keys (from <F1> to <F12>). The 3270 status
line is set in normal mode and the following information is displayed:
R 127 F1
17/21
Note: 'R' indicates the Record mode. The second field is the maximum
keystrokes that can be recorded for this session (max. 127). The third
field is the selected function key.
3 - Type the key sequence. Note the keystroke counter shows the
remaining keystrokes that can be recorded for this function key (max.
63). As you type this counter is decreased.
4 - To exit the Record mode, press <Alt Gr><F4>.
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b) Processing a key sequence
To execute a series of keystrokes that have been recorded:
- press <Alt Gr><F5> to set the Process mode,
- press the recorded function key,
- the key sequence is processed.
Example:
1 - Press <Alt Gr><F5> to set the Process mode. The 3270 status line is
set in reverse video mode and the following information is displayed
(the 12 boxes are the 12 function keys, a solid box means that data is
recorded):
„……… ………… …………
EXEC
17/21
2 - Press the recorded function key (from <F1> to <F12>). The 3270 status
line is set in normal mode and the following information is displayed (the
'P' symbol indicates the Process mode). The key sequence is
processed:
P
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Note: during the process mode, the input is inhibited.
7.3 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION
The remote administration command is rsh (or rexec). This command is
available with most of operating systems.
For more information about a Windows Administration utility, see Chapter 8.5.
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CHAPTER 8
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This chapter covers AX3000 installation under Windows
This chapter describes the operation of the AX3000 in a Windows environment.
For more general information about the AX3000 (network and session settings,
instructions for users, etc) please refer to the previous chapters.
The RDP protocol (Remote Desktop Protocol), designed by Microsoft, is the
native protocol to connect graphical terminals to a Windows Operating System.
The RDP protocol enables a remote graphical display on the AX3000. The
image is constructed, maintained and updated within the server (Windows NT4
Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced
Server).
Note: the RDP protocol is available only for certain AX3000 models. In addition,
the embedded RDP protocol revision differ according to the AX3000 models:
- Models 60/60E, 65/65E: protocol RDP 4,
- Models 75/75E: protocol RDP 5.
The terminal features depend on the RDP protocol revision:
- RDP 4 Terminal: the number of colors is 256 and the printer redirection
is not available.
- RDP 5 Terminal: the following table shows the features available for
each operating system:
NT4-TSE
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Number of bits/pixel
8 bpp (256 colors)
8 bpp (256 colors)
16 bpp (65536 colors)
Printer Redirection
No
Yes
Yes
Note: For the rest of this chapter the RDP 4 protocol is referred to RDP.
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8.1 - RDP SCREEN SESSION
The AX3000 allows up to four concurrent and independent sessions but only
one can be set-up in RDP or RDP 5 protocol.
8.1.1 - Setting-Up the AX3000
To set the RDP session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the
[Configuration]→[Terminal]→[Session X] menu (where X is the session
number to be configured). The following box is displayed:
Set the following parameters:
- Protocol: RDP or RDP 5
- Host: highlight the Windows server (previously entered through the menu
[Configuration]→[TCP/IP]→[Hosts]).
- TCP Port: 3389
- Auto Connection: yes or no.
- Auto Reconnection: yes or no.
- Resolution: Press <Space> to change the resolution.
On AX3000 models 65/65E the resolutions available are 800x600 and
1024x768. The VGA frequency can be customized through the
'Advanced' menu (see Appendix A.10.8).
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On AX3000 models 75/75E, the resolutions available and VGA
frequencies are selected through a list:
800x600 60Hz
800x600 72Hz
800x600 75Hz
800x600 85Hz
1024x768 60Hz
1024x768 70Hz
1024x768 75Hz
1024x768 85Hz
1280x1024 60Hz
1280x1024 75Hz
- Bits per Pixel (only available for RDP 5): sets the number of colours.
Select 8 bpp (256 colours) or 16 bpp (65536 colours)
- Additional RDP Parameters: pressing <Space> displays a dialog box,
which lets certain parameters be changed (encryption for example). See
the next sub-chapter for more information.
- Login Script: press <Space> to set the "Automatic Logon" function
and/or the "Auto-Run" function. For more information, see Sub-Chapter b.
- Printer (only with RDP 5): press <Space> to set a redirected printer. For
more information, see Sub-Chapter c.
- Bandwidth: pressing <Space> displays a dialog box, which lets certain
parameters be changed (resolution, mouse, etc.). For more information,
see Sub-Chapter d.
- Session Label: session identification located on the terminal status line.
Note: after saving changes power-cycle the AX3000.
a) RDP Additional Parameters
Within the 'Session Profile' box, select 'RDP Additional Parameters' and press
<Space>. The following box is displayed:
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These parameters are:
- Encryption: three values of encryption are available. (for more
information see Chapter 8.1.2):
- No: only non-encrypted connections are accepted.
- Low Level: only one-direction encrypted connections are accepted.
(Data sent by Windows is encrypted).
- Medium Level: both-direction and one-direction encrypted
connections are accepted.
- High Level (models 75/75E only): only both-direction encrypted
connections are accepted.
Note: With models 65/65E, selecting `low Encryption` often gives higher
performance.
- Connection Name: this character string identifies the AX3000 within the
Windows Operating System. By default this name is 'axelxxyyzz' (where
xxyyzz are the last 3 bytes of the AX3000 Ethernet MAC address).
- Note: This is not the identifier used by Windows for licensing control. The
licensing identifier cannot be changed.
- Mouse Accelerator: if 'yes', the AX3000 speeds up the mouse cursor.
b) Automatic Logon and Auto-Run
Within the 'Session Profile' box, select 'Login Script' and press <Space>. The
following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- Username: this is the default value for the username field of the Login
screen.
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- Automatic Logon: set this parameter to 'Yes' to get an automatic logon.
For more information about the auto-login, see Chapter 8.1.2.
- Password (available only if 'Automatic Logon' is set to 'Yes'): press
<Space> to enter the password.
- Domain: this is the default value for the Windows domain field of the
Login screen.
- Auto-Run: by default the Terminal Services connection offers a Windows
desktop. To automatically launch a program set this parameter to 'Yes'
and complete the following fields.
- Command (available only if 'Auto-Run' is set to 'yes'): the program path
and file name of the program to be launched.
Example: %SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe
- Working Directory (available only if 'Auto-Run' is set to 'yes'): program
working directory.
Example: D:\
c) Printer
Within the 'Session Profile' box, select 'Printer' and press <Space>. The
following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- Used Port: printer auxiliary port (AUX1, AUX2 or parallel).
- Printer Name: name of the Windows printer. This value is user
selectable.
- Printer Driver: printer driver name. It is ESSENTIAL that the value
entered here matches the printer driver name exactly. If the match is not
exact Windows will not be able to connect the printer to the driver and the
printer will not be added to the Windows spooler.
- Time_out (sec): in event of a printer error (no paper, off-line, etc.), this is
the delay before the terminal reports the error to Windows.
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Note: the printer dataflow can be compressed. See next sub-chapter.
d) Bandwidth
Within the 'Session Profile' box, select 'Bandwidth' and press <Space>. The
following box is displayed:
These parameters are:
- Bitmap Cache: enabling the bitmap cache allows the AX3000 to store
images (icon, buttons, etc) locally. This can both improve the AX3000
performance and decrease network traffic.
- Compress: this allows Windows to send compressed data. This
optimises bandwidth but in some cases can decrease overall
performance.
The possible values depend of the protocol revision:
- RDP: "yes" or "no"
- RDP 5 : "no", "display" or "display and printer"
- Desktop Save (75/75E only): this allows the AX3000 to locally cache
parts of the screen which are 'covered' by system menus (this saves the
Windows server re-sending this part of the screen when the system
menu is closed) This both improves the AX3000 performance and
decreases network traffic.
- Mouse Sensitivity: This setting varies the sample rate of the mouse. If
the sensitivity is increased the mouse movement will be more fluid, but
also network activity is increased as the sample rate is increased.
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- Mouse Events Reported: the options are:
- all (default): all mouse events (clicks and position) are sent to the
server.
- click: only the click events are sent to the server. This reduces the
data flow. But the mouse cursor is not updated in real time. This
mode can significantly reduce bandwidth.
The following parameters are available only for the RDP 5 protocol. In addition,
they are only supported when the terminal is connected to a Windows 2003
server. By default, all these features are disabled. To allow a feature set it to
"X":
- Desktop Background: the AX3000 operator is allowed to select a
desktop background.
Note: the background feature must be also allowed by the Windows
server. See Chapter 8.1.2, Sub-Chapter d.
- Show contents of window while dragging: the AX3000 operator can
chose to display the contents of windows while resizing or dragging.
- Menu and window animation: the AX3000 operator is allowed to select
the animation function.
- Themes: the AX3000 operator is allowed to select a theme (i.e. a
desktop appearance) other than the Windows Classic Theme.
8.1.2 - Configuring the Windows Server
Warning: it is assumed that the Terminal Server is fully licensed, and terminal
services are fully installed and enabled. Please consult the Microsoft
documentation for more information.
The RDP server configuration is done through the "Terminal Services
Configuration" utility (in the 'Administrative Tools' folder).
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When this utility is run the dialog box below is displayed:
To configure the RDP server, select 'Connections' in the left panel, the doubleclick the line 'RDP-Tcp' on the right panel. Another dialog box is displayed. It
allows setting:
- the encryption level,
- the automatic logon,
- the idle session limit.
a) Encryption Level
The data flow between the RDP server and the RDP client is generally
encrypted. Three encryption level are available:
- low: only the data flow from the client to the server is encrypted (ie user
names and passwords).
- client compatible (or medium): data flowing in both directions (from the
client to the server and from the server to the client) is encrypted.
- high: data flowing in both directions is encrypted to a higher.
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The terminal encryption level must match that of the server.
Note: despite its name low encryption level is a satisfactory security level in
most cases. Within Server¥Terminal communication, only data sent by the
terminal is critical (password, confidential code, etc). The unencrypted data sent
from the server is the physical screen display, i.e. colored pixels and not text.
To modify the encryption level, within the 'RDP-Tcp Properties' box, click on the
'General' tab. The following information is displayed:
Set the 'Encryption level' parameter to 'Low', 'Medium' or 'High'.
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b) Automatic Logon
Information required for logon (username, domain name and password) can be
provided by the RDP terminal. This saves manually entering this information at
every login.
This feature must be enabled at the RDP server level (by default an automatic
password is not accepted by the server).
To allow automatic logon, within the 'RDP-Tcp Properties' box, click on the
'Logon Settings' tab. The following information is displayed:
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Disable the 'Always prompt for password' check box.
c) Idle Session Limit
When the AX3000 is turned off without care, then current TCP/IP connections
remain active on the server side (see Chapter 8.2.3).
To avoid these 'phantom' sessions, an automatic clean mechanism is offered.
This destroys idle sessions after a certain time.
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The idle session disconnection can be set either at the user settings level (see
the User Properties dialog box) or at a global level. For this second method,
within the 'RDP-Tcp Properties' box, click on the 'Sessions' tab. The following
information is displayed:
Enable the 'Override user settings' check box and set the required delay for the
'Idle session limit' parameter.
Warning: an idle session can be either a 'phantom' session or real used
session on which no action has been perform for a certain time (for example
over lunch time). Take care to set an appropriate delay for the terminal’s use.
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d) Desktop Background with Windows 2003
By default, with a Windows 2003 server, it is impossible to select a desktop
background for an RDP terminal.
To allow a desktop background, run the "Group Policy Object Editor"
(GPEDIT.MSC):
Expand the tree to [Computer Configuration]-[Administrative Templates][Windows Components]-[Terminal Services]. Set the parameter "Enforce
Removal of Remote Desktop Wallpaper" to "Disabled".
Note: the use of a desktop background must also be allowed within the terminal
set-up. See Chapter 8.1.1, Sub-Chapter d.
e) Allowing Blank Passwords with Windows 2003
By default, with a Windows 2003 server, it's impossible to set a blank password
for a remote user.
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To allow blank passwords run the "Local Security Policy" utility (in [Start][Program]-[Administrative Tools]):
Expand the tree to [Security Setting]-[Local Policies]-[Security Options]. Set the
parameters "Accounts: Limit local accounts use of blank password to console
logon only" to "Disabled".
8.1.3 - Administering the Windows Server: closing Phantom Sessions
When the AX3000 is turned off without logging out, the current TCP/IP
connection remains active on the server side (see Chapter 8.2.3).
To close such sessions, use the "Terminal Services Manager" utility (on the
'Administrative Tools' folder).
When this utility is run, a dialog box as shown below is displayed:
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On the left panel, select the session to be killed, then right-click. Within the
displayed menu, select 'Disconnect' command. After confirmation, the selected
session will be closed and removed from the session list.
8.2 - USING THE AX3000
8.2.1 - Opening an RDP Session
On successful connection, the AX3000 displays the graphical login screen or
the desktop if the automatic-logon function is set.
8.2.2 - Information about the RDP session
For RDP 5 connections, the <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><I> keystroke can be used to
get information about the current RDP session.
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When the RDP session is established, the value of certain parameters can be
re-negotiated by the server (for example the number of colours). This
information box gives the values actually used:
Server IP Address
Server Version
License
Connection Name
Encryption
Number of colors
Resolution
Compression Required
Screen
Printer
Printer
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
a.b.c.d
RDP 5
License Token Transmitted
axel0B1111
Medium level (128 bits)
256 (8bpp)
1024x768 75 Hz
no
yes, 64 Ko
no
not required
8.2.3 - Closing an RDP Session
When a session is closed, the AX3000 either reconnects to the same session,
displays the 'idle screen', or reverts to the first active session.
Three cases of disconnection can be distinguished.
a) Log Off from the Desktop
From the 'Start' menu, select 'Shut Down'. Within the list, select 'Log off xxx'.
Windows ends active applications, closes the desktop and .disconnects the
RDP session (at the TCP/IP level).
b) Disconnect from the Desktop
From the 'Start' menu, select 'Shut Down'. Within the list, select 'Disconnect'.
The Windows Operating System disconnects this RDP session (at the TCP/IP
level).
But in this case, the current environment (desktop and applications) is
maintained. The user will be able to retrieve this environment the next time the
connection is opened.
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c) Disconnect from the AX3000 Keyboard
The <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><D> keystroke (locally processed by the AX3000)
allows the current session to be disconnected and works regardless the
protocol or emulation.
As above, the RDP session is disconnected (at the TCP/IP level) but the current
environment (desktop and running applications) is not closed. The user will be
able to retrieve this environment the next time the connection is opened.
8.2.4 -Turning-Off the AX3000
If the AX3000 is powered off without logging out problems may be encountered.
The Windows Operating System cannot detect a TCP/IP device being turnedoff, so the current RDP connections remain active at the operating system level.
If the operating system doesn't provide a automatic procedure which allows
sessions to be timed out, these 'phantom' connections will stay alive until the
operating system is rebooted.
To avoid this there are two possible methods:
- using a time-out to close idle session - See Chapter 8.1.2,
- manually disconnecting the phantom session(s) - See Chapter 8.1.3.
8.3 - MANAGING PRINTERS
Three auxiliary ports are provided on the AX3000 (2 serial ports and 1 parallel
port). Each of these ports is independent and can be accessed through different
network protocols
The AX3000 offers an embedded LPD protocol. This protocol is available in
most operating systems and allows one or more printers connected to the
AX3000 to be accessed as network printers. (i.e. these printers are controlled
through the spooler and are available for all authorized users).
Note: with Windows 2000 and 2003, the RDP printer redirection protocol is also
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available. (See Chapter 8.1.1, Sub-Chapter c). The same printer can be
handled with both LPD and RDP redirection protocols.
The main characteristics of these protocols are:
LPD Protocol:
- The printer must be added to the Windows spooler by the administrator.
- The printer name is static.
- The printer is available when the terminal is powered-on and can be
accessed by any user.
- The printer dataflow is not compressed.
- The display and printer data flows are multiplexed by TCP/IP.
RDP Protocol:
- The printer is automatically created when the RDP session is
established.
- The printer name is static: "terminal name / printer name / session X" (the
session number can varied).
- The printer is only available when the RDP session is established. This
printer is the user default printer. This printer is not "seen" by other users.
- The printer dataflow can be compressed.
- The display and printer data flows are multiplexed by RDP.
The following applies only with LPD printer configuration.
8.3.1 - Setting-Up the AX3000
To set the LPD service on the terminal port, select the [Configuration]→[Ports
aux.]→[xxx] dialog and enter the following parameters:
- Associated Service: select lpd.
- Net Service Parameters: press <Space> to access the following dialog
box:
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- Printer Port Name: this is the port identifier. Normally the same
name is used for the printer at the operating system level.
- NL=CR+NL Filter: The line feed character 0x0A can be mapped to
carriage return + line feed 0x0D 0x0A,
Note: if the auxiliary port used for printing is a serial port, set the 'Printer'
operating mode.
8.3.2 - Setting-Up the Windows Server
To add a printer, select the 'Add printer' icon (in the 'Start'¤'Settings'¤'Printers'
menu).
Within the displayed dialog box, select 'Local printer' (Disable the Plug-AndPlay detection). Click on 'Next'.
Within the next dialog box, select 'Create a new port' and select 'LPR Port'.
Click on 'Next'.
Note: if 'LPR Port' is not available, you need to install 'Print Services for Unix'
from the Windows CDrom.
Finally within the next dialog box, enter the two parameters requested:
- name or address of the server providing LPD: AX3000 IP address
- name of printer or print queue of that server: this is the 'Printer Port
Name' AX3000 Set-Up parameter (see Chapter 2.2).
When this printer is added, all print jobs sent to this printer are automatically
redirected to the AX3000.
8.4 - PUBLISHING APPLICATIONS
A Windows TSE application publishing utility (AxMenu or Axel RDP Menu) is
available for free on the Axel Web site (http://www.axel.com).
RDP gives the user access to a standard Windows desktop, but this may
provide too much freedom for users to access the Windows operating system or
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applications they are not meant to access. They may also be able to change
setup and configuration parameters.
AxMenu allow users access only to applications the administrator has
authorised.
The administrator creates a profile for each user which sets the appearance of
the screen (Menu, Tool-bar or Desktop) and applications available.
Example of 'Menu': the menu is displayed in the centre of the screen.
Example of 'Toolbar': the tool-bar displayed along the top of the screen
Example of 'Desktop': a task bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen
For more information about the AxMenu utility, read the manual "Axel RDP
Menu - Publishing Applications and Securing the Desktop for Windows TSE".
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8.5 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION
An administration utility (AxRM or Axel Remote Management) is available free
on the Axel Web site (http://www.axel.com).
The AxRM software allows system administrators to manage and configure
Axel TCP/IP products remotely over a network. The remote Axel device is
selected by its IP address or network name. (The software can also assign an
IP address to a newly installed terminal that has not had an IP address set)
AxRM is an abbreviation for Axel Remote Management software.
AxRM is used for:
- obtaining hardware and firmware revision levels
- obtaining Ethernet and serial line configuration
- obtaining network and device statistics
- obtaining set-up configuration
- rebooting the peripheral
- remotely configuring a peripheral
- downloading firmware
It is also possible:
- to handle a terminal database,
- to compile a list (batch) of commands to run consecutively,
- to download a firmware though BOOTP,
- to set IP addresses by using the device MAC address.
For more information about the AxRM utility, read the manual "Axel Remote
Management - Administration Software for Axel Terminals and Office Servers".
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This chapter describes the embedded AX3000 tools.
The AX3000 provides the following features:
- the ping command
- connection management
- a statistics environment
Note: these functions are accessed from the AX3000 interactive set-up.
9.1 - THE PING COMMAND
The ping command is used to check for the presence of a live TPC/IP device.
Select the [Diagnostics]→[Ping] dialog from the AX3000 set-up, then enter the
IP address or the name of the TCP/IP peripheral.
After a few seconds, the status of the TCP/IP device will be displayed (alive or
not alive).
9.2 - CONNECTION MANAGEMENT
During AX3000 installation, connection failures can be caused by wrong
settings.
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Select the [Diagnostics]→[Connection state] dialog to check the status of all
defined connections:
For each session, the following information is displayed:
- No: session number (from 1 to 8).
- Type: possible values are telnet, tty, vnc or rdp.
- State: the possible values are:
- Established: the session is connected,
- Closed: the session has ended,
- Syn sent: connection request in progress,
- Time Wait: connection close in progress.
- Host and IP Addr Host: the associated host.
- Port: the TCP port used for the session (this is usually 23 for telnet, 2048
for tty and 59xx for vnc).
- Configuration: the associated pre-defined configuration.
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For each auxiliary port, the following information is displayed:
- Port: the name of the port: AUX1, AUX2 or Parallel
- Service and Other: information about the associated network service:
- lpd: printer port name and optional filter,
- rcmd: printer port name,
- telnet: associated host, TCP port, TERM and connection flags,
- tty: associated host, TCP port and connection flag,
- prt5250: associated host, TCP port, printer name and AS/400
connection status,
- printd or rtty: TCP port and optional filter.
- State: see above for the possible values.
A connection can be manually closed by selecting the [CLOSE CONNECTION]
button.
Note: to refresh the information displayed, select the [REFRESH] button.
9.3 - STATISTICS
An AX3000 monitors network performance from the time it is switched on.
To view network statistics, select the [Diagnostics]→[Statistics] menu, then
select the group of statistics to be examined.
Note: network statistics can now be examined by using the rsh (or rcmd)
command:
$ rcmd axname ax_getstat <CR>
Note: in the following dialog box, the [REFRESH] button may be used at any
time to update the information displayed.
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9.3.1 - Ethernet Statistics
The following information is displayed:
"Output" and "Input" are the number of correct frames (transmitted and
received)
The error section gives the type and the number of errors. (When everything is
fine, the 8 parameters of this section are set to 0.)
"Hardware Interrupts" gives information about the network chip.
"Unknown Frame Type" is the number of non-TCP frames received. (Example
IPX frames.)
"Link" (only available with models 75/75E) is the Ethernet Link status. (Useful
when the auto-sense mode is enabled.)
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9.3.2 - TCP Server and TCP Client Statistics
The TCP server statistics contain information about connections where the
AX3000 is acting as a server (lpd and rcmd):
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The TCP client statistics contain information about connections where the
AX3000 is acting as a client (telnet, tty and vnc):
In both the above dialog boxes, the CONNECTION STATE section displays the
following information:
- Who: AX3000 resource involved in the connection: S1 (session 1), S2
(session 2), ..., AUX1, AUX2 or PARA (parallel).
- Type: network service being used (telnet, tty, etc).
- State: the possible values are:
- Established: the session is connected,
- Closed: the session has ended,
- Syn sent: connection request in progress,
- Time Wait: connection close in progress.
- Local Socket: IP address and TCP port for the AX3000.
- Remote Socket: IP address and TCP port for the host.
- Rcv-Q: number of bytes received by the AX3000 and not yet processed
- Snd-Q: number of bytes not yet sent to the host
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9.3.3 - DHCP Client Statistics
The DHCP client statistics contain information about DHCP operating mode:
In the above dialog box, the following information is given:
- State: the current DHCP state. The possible states are:
- selecting: searching a DHCP server (broadcast)
- requesting: requesting an IP address from the DHCP server
which answered 'selecting'
- bound: search has been successfully completed (IP address has
been set)
- free: DHCP protocol is not enabled or DHCP protocol failed
- renewing: renewing the leased IP address to the DHCP server
which answered 'selecting'
- rebinding: renewing the leased IP address to any DHCP server
(broadcast)
- DHCP Server: IP address of the DHCP server.
- Lease Time (seconds): amount of time of the leased IP address. For
BOOTP protocol, the value is 'infinity'.
- Remaining Lease: remaining time before lease expires. For BOOTP
protocol, the value is 'infinity'.
Note: to refresh the 'Remaining Lease' information, select the [REFRESH]
button.
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CHAPTER 10
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This chapter covers remote set-up of the TCP/IP AX3000.
10.1 - OVERVIEW
This feature enables an AX3000 to be set up remotely, using the a remote
administration command. A text file (provided as an argument to the remote
administration command) defines the value of some or all set-up parameters. It
can either be:
- created with a text editor or
- obtained by a remote administration command on an AX3000 already
set-up.
The remote administration command depends on the operating system. Refer
to the Chapter 5.5 (Unix/Linux), the Chapter 6.4 (OS/400) or the Chapter 7.3
(OS/390).
The remote administration command parameters are:
- the name or the IP address of the AX3000,
- a command: one of the 3 following keywords:
- setup_send : set-up an AX3000,
- setup_get
: get an AX3000 configuration,
- ax_reboot
: reset an AX3000.
Note: to access an AX3000 with the rsh command, the IP address of the
AX3000 must already have been set
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10.2 - AX3000 REMOTE SET-UP
To set-up an AX3000 remotely, use the 'setup_send' command. Example for
Unix/Linux:
# rsh axname setup_send password < conf_file
Notes:
- The next chapter explains how to create the configuration file conf_file,
either using a text editor or using the 'setup_get' command on an
existing terminal. Appendix A.6 contains a detailed description of the
configuration file.
- password: specify the password if the set-up is password-protected.
The message 'Store set-up in progress...' is displayed on the
operator’s console while the remote command is processing. If a connection
problem occurs, a time-out error message is displayed.
When the configuration has been successfully completed, the message 'OK,
set-up updated' is displayed on the operator’s console. If other messages
are displayed, refer to Chapter 10.4.
The AX3000 must read this new set-up before it will take effect. This can be
achieved either by power-cycling the AX3000 or by the following 'ax_reboot'
command. Example for Unix/Linux:
# rsh axname ax_reboot password
Note about password: specify the password if the set-up is passwordprotected.
The message 'Reboot in progress...' is then displayed on the operator’s
console, the AX3000 is reset and the new set-up is implemented. If a
connection problem occurs, a time-out error message is displayed.
10.3 - OBTAINING A CONFIGURATION
To obtain the configuration from an existing AX3000 terminal, use the
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'setup_get' command (or 'setup_get_lite' command). This command sends a
list of all AX3000 parameters to standard output. Example for Unix/Linux:
# rsh axname setup_get > /tmp/file<CR>
The message 'Load set-up in progress...' is displayed on the
operator’s console when the rsh command is processing. If a connection
problem occurs a time-out error message is displayed.
When the set-up parameters have been loaded, the message 'OK, set-up
sent' is displayed on the operator’s console. If other messages are displayed,
refer to chapter 10.4.
The configuration file lists each set-up parameter. Refer to Appendix A.6 for a
detailed description of this file.
10.4 - ERROR MESSAGES
There are two types of error:
- fatal errors: numbered from 100 to 113,
- warning errors: numbered from 200 to 213.
10.4.1 - Fatal Errors
Fatal errors stop the remote command. The following fatal errors may occur:
ERR 101: header label expected.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
the AXEL header label (BEGIN_AX_SETUP) is not the first
line of the configuration file.
Consequence: the AX3000 set-up is not modified.
Solution:
check the file. Replace it with a correct configuration file.
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ERR 102: bad header label protocol version.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
the protocol version (included in the header label) cannot be
processed by the current AX3000 firmware.
Consequence: the AX3000 set-up is not modified.
Solution:
use a configuration file with a compatible protocol.
ERR 103: trailer label not found. Default factory set-up reloaded
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
the trailer label (END_AX_SETUP) is not found. (Either this
label is not included in the configuration file or the
connection failed).
Consequence: the default factory set-up is reloaded (to replace the
inconsistent configuration caused by the missing trailer
label).
Solution:
add this label to the end of file and run the command again.
ERR 104: Can not get complete set-up (rcmd command aborted).
Command:
Cause:
setup_get
a network problem has occurred or the command has been
killed or aborted.
Consequence: the set-up obtained by the command is invalid (the trailer
label is missing).
Solution:
run the command again.
ERR 105: invalid rcmd command.
Command:
Cause:
Consequence:
Solution:
--the keyword is unknown.
no effect.
use the correct keyword (setup_send, setup_get or
ax_reboot).
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ERR 106: cmos busy.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
another command (setup_get or setup_send) is running, or
another user has entered set-up on the target AX3000.
Consequence: no effect.
Solution:
Either wait for a few seconds and repeat the command, or
arrange for the other user to exit set-up on the target
AX3000.
ERR 113: password required
Command:
Cause:
setup_send, ax_reboot and ax_download
the AX3000 Interactive Set-Up is password-protected. This
password hasn't be specified within the command.
Consequence: no effect.
Solution:
use the right password.
ERR 114: invalid password
Command:
Cause:
setup_send, ax_reboot and ax_download
the AX3000 Interactive Set-Up is password-protected. This
right password hasn't be specified within the command.
Consequence: no effect.
Solution:
use the right password.
10.4.2 - Warning Error Messages
Warning error messages do not stop the command but indicate a problem (such
as a syntax error). The following warnings may occur:
ERR 201: xxx: unknown parameter name.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
the set-up parameter (xxx) is unknown.
(e.g.: s1_screencolumn instead of s1_screen_column).
Consequence: the set-up parameter is ignored. The current value of this
parameter is retained.
Solution:
check the spelling of the set-up parameter (Appendix A.6).
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ERR 202: xxx: invalid value.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
the value assigned to this set-up parameter (xxx) is not
valid (example: multi_nbpage=10).
Consequence: the set-up parameter is ignored. The current value of this
parameter is retained.
Solution:
check the possible values of this parameter (Appendix A.6).
ERR 203: xxx: no place to store udk value.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
not enough memory to store the udk_xxx parameter (udk
stands for User-Defined Key; a function key for example).
Consequence: the default value of this udk parameter is restored.
ERR 204: line(s) after the trailer label ignored.
Command:
setup_send
Cause:
END_AX_SETUP is not the last line of the file.
Consequence: the lines after the trailer label are ignored. The AX3000 setup is updated.
Solution:
delete these lines.
ERR 211: service name/number error. Service(s) may be reset.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
Other services, such as print or tty, use the same identifier
(TCP port or name).
Consequence: to get a consistent configuration, some services have been
removed.
Solution:
check service identifier values.
ERR 212: host error. Host(s) may be reset.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
host parameters are missing or two host names are
identical.
Consequence: to get a consistent configuration, some hosts may have been
removed.
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Solution:
check the host configuration.
ERR 213: too many sessions or pages. Page number set to 1.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
eight screens are supported by the AX3000. This resource is
shared by sessions and pages (i.e. multi_nbsession ∗
multi_nbpage ≤ max. session).
Consequence: to get a consistent configuration, the multi_nbpage
parameter is set to one.
Solution:
check the number of sessions and pages.
ERR 214: Associate host not found. Association reset.
Command:
setup_send
Cause:
a session is associated with a non existing host.
Consequence: to get a consistent configuration, this session is not
associated with a host.
Solution:
check the host configuration.
ERR 215: s%_udk_xxx and following: no place to store udk value.
Command:
setup_send
Cause:
not enough memory to store a group of programmable keys.
Consequence: the default values of these keys are restored.
ERR 216: Too many RDP sessions. Only the first one is available.
Command:
Cause:
Consequence:
Solution:
setup_send
more than one RDP session are set (only one is allowed).
only the first RDP session is kept.
remove the extra RDP sessions.
ERR 217: RDP and VNC resolution conflict. VNC session is set to
800x600.
Command:
Cause:
setup_send
when the RDP session is set to 800x600, the VNC
session(s) can't be set to 1024x768.
Consequence: the VNC session(s) are set to 800x600.
Solution:
modify the VNC sessions.
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CHAPTER 11
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This chapter explains how to upgrade TCP/IP AX3000 firmware over a network.
Firmware can be downloaded, for example to add or improve AX3000 features.
11.1 - OVERVIEW
11.1.1 - Downloading Protocols
Firmware can be downloaded in one of two ways:
- tftp protocol: the operator must enter the location of the firmware file.
- bootp and tftp protocol: this is an automatic procedure. The necessary
parameters will already be available from a bootp server.
Whichever method is used, the firmware file is downloaded from a host (called
the tftp host). Following this the AX3000 is automatically reset and the new
firmware is enabled.
These two methods can be run either:
- using the remote administration command from any network host or
- through the set-up of the AX3000 that is to be upgraded.
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11.1.2 - Under Unix
These 2 protocols are included, but the default configuration does not launch
the tftp and bootp daemons. To enable these protocols perform the following:
- modify the file /etc/inetd.conf by removing the '#' comment character,
from the beginning of the line(s) associated with tftp and/or bootps
Note: for tftp, take care to use the 'public' mode (within inetd.conf, the
'user' field must be 'nouser' or 'nobody' and the tftpd daemon must be
launched without the '-s /tftpboot' parameter).
- reboot the UNIX host (or send the signal 1 to the inetd process).
Examples of TFTP declarations:
SCO OpenServer
tftp dgram udp wait nouser /etc/tftpd tftpd
AIX 4.x
tftp dgram udp nowait nobody /usr/sbin/tftpd tftpd -n
LINUX
tftp dgram udp wait root /usr/sbin/tcpd in.tftpd /
UNIXWARE 7
tftp dgram udp wait nobody /usr/sbin/in.tftpd in.tftpd
11.1.3 - Under Linux
First, check the tftp package is already installed. The tftp protocol works through
the xinetd daemon. Check if xinetd is running. If not, enable xinetd.
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A file ‘tftp’ should be present in /etc/xinetd.d. This file contains the tftp server
settings. Check the content of the file is as shown below:
service tftp
{
socket_type
= dgram
protocol
= udp
wait
= yes
user
= root
server
server_args
= /usr/sbin/in.tftpd
= /
disable
= no
}
Reboot if you modified any of these settings.
Note: for a legacy Linux version, see the Chapter 11.1.2.
11.1.4 - Under OS/400
The TFTP protocol is available as a standard feature on OS/400, but must be
correctly set to match with the AX3000 requirements.
1 - Create a directory
===> CRTDIR DIR('axfirm')
2 - Copy the firmware file (for example ax3000) on /axfirm.
3 - Change the directory "/axfirm" QTFTP user's rights:
===> CHGAUT OBJ('/axfirm') USER(QTFTP) DTAAUT(*RX) OBJAUT(*NONE)
4 - Change the file "/axfirm/ax3000" QTFTP user's rights:
===> CHGAUT OBJ('/axfirm/ax3000') USER(QTFTP) DTAAUT(*RX) OBJAUT(*NONE)
5 - User's right can be checked by invoking:
===> WRKLNK OBJ('/axfirm')
===> WRKLNK OBJ('/axfirm/ax3000')
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6 - Change the default TFTP directory:
===> CHGTFTPA ALTSRCDIR('/axfirm')
7 - Stop and restart the TFTP server
===> ENDTCPSVR(*TFTP)
===> STRTCPSVR(*TFTP)
Then download the firmware from the AX3000 interactive set-up (see next
chapter).
11.1.5 - Under Windows
Windows operating systems don't include as a standard feature the tftp and
bootp protocols. In this case, these 2 protocols must be bought and installed as
additional software.
11.1.6 - About Firmware Files
The correct firmware file must be downloaded for your AX3000 hardware.
If FK3 firmware file is downloaded into FK5 hardware, the download process
will fail (error 13, see Chapter 11.5).
For more information, refer to Appendix A.12.
11.2 - DOWNLOADING BY TFTP PROTOCOL
To download firmware using the tftp protocol, the firmware file location (filename
and tftp host IP address) must be given.
11.2.1 - Remote Administration
The remote administration command depends on the operating system. Refer
to the Chapter 5.5 (Unix/Linux), the Chapter 6.4 (OS/400) or the Chapter 7.3
(OS/390).
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Example for Unix/Linux:
# rsh ax3001 ax_download password /usr/firm 192.168.1.249
Note about password: specify the password if the set-up is passwordprotected. (The same password it used).
The message 'Downloading in progress...' is displayed on the
operator’s console if the download runs correctly.
Possible errors (displayed on the operator’s console):
- ERR 105: invalid rcmd command: incorrect keyword (check the
syntax and spelling).
- ERR 108: invalid number of parameters: bad parameter
number (2 or 3 parameters are required after the keyword).
- ERR 109: invalid file length: the filename is too long (more
than 31 characters).
- ERR 110: invalid server: the tftp host name is unknown (not listed
in the AX3000 set-up).
- ERR 111: invalid router: the router name is unknown (not listed in
the AX3000 set-up).
Note: other error messages may also be displayed (connection timed-out, for
example). Refer to the UNIX system manuals for explanations.
For more information about the download process, see Chapter 11.4.
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11.2.2 - Downloading Through Set-Up
Enter AX3000 Set-Up (<Ctrl><Alt><Esc>) and select the [Download] menu.
The following dialog box is displayed:
Enter the following parameters:
- Protocol: select tftp,
- Filename: path and name of the firmware file,
Anti-slashs of this character string must be doubled. For instance:
C:\\AXEL\\FIRM.
- AX3000 IP: this is an IP address only used during the downloading
operation. It can differ from the current IP address,
- tftp Host IP: name or IP address of the tftp host,
- tftp Router IP (optional): name or IP address of a router via which the
tftp host can be reached.
When the [OK] button is selected, the download operation begins.
For more information about the download process see Chapter 11.4.
11.3 - DOWNLOADING BY BOOTP AND TFTP PROTOCOLS
This procedure is divided into 2 steps:
- bootp: obtaining firmware file information,
- tftp: downloading firmware file.
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The bootp protocol is used get the location (IP address of the tftp host and
filename) of the firmware file. This information is obtained by means of a
broadcast.
Information concerning this firmware file must have been configured within the
selected UNIX host (known as the bootp host).
Prerequisites for bootp:
- the bootpd process must be run on the bootp host.
- the bootpd configuration file (/etc/bootptab) must list an entry for every
AX3000 which can download firmware.
- the bootp host must be directly accessed by the AX3000 (not via a
router). Otherwise, a bootp relay host must be set up.
The main capabilities of the bootpd configuration file are as follows:
- tc: network description
- ht: network type
- sa: IP address of tftp host
- gw: optional router
- ha: Ethernet address of the AX3000
- ip: IP address of the AX3000 (this address is only used during the
downloading operation)
- bf: full firmware file name (path included)
Examples of bootp configuration files:
a) When the AX3000 and the tftp host are on the same network
net:hn:df=/etc/btdump:ht=ethernet:sa=192.168.1.252:to=auto:
axel1:tc=net:ht=ethernet:ha=00A034000001:ip=192.168.1.242:bf=/tmp/axel:
b) When the AX3000 accesses the tftp host via a router
net:hn:df=/etc/btdump:ht=ethernet:sa=192.1.1.243:to=auto:
net1:tc=net:sm=255.255.255.000:gw=192.168.1.252:
axel1:tc=net1:ht=ethernet:vm=rfc1048:ha=00A034000001:ip=192.168.1.242:bf=
/usr/axel/firm9645:
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IMPORTANT: if a problem occurred during a previous download operation
(whatever method was used), the firmware of the target AX3000 may have
been erased. To restore valid firmware, the bootp+tftp protocol will
automatically be run when this target AX3000 is switched on.
11.3.1 - Remote Administration
The remote administration command depends on the operating system. Refer
to the Chapter 5.5 (Unix/Linux), the Chapter 6.4 (OS/400) or the Chapter 7.3
(OS/390).
Example for Unix/Linux:
# rsh ax3001 ax_download password
Note about password: specify the password if the set-up is passwordprotected. (The same password is used)
The message 'Downloading in progress...' will be displayed on the
operator’s console if downloading can be performed (AX3000 and tftp host
reachable, firmware file found, etc).
Note: error messages can also be displayed (connection timed-out for
example). For explanations refer to UNIX manuals.
For more information about the download process, see Chapter 11.4
11.3.2 - Downloading Through Set-Up
Enter AX3000 Set-Up (<Ctrl><Alt><Esc>) and select the [Download] menu.
Set the Protocol parameter to bootp. When the [OK] button is selected, the
download operation begins.
For more information about the download process, see Chapter 11.4.
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11.4 - THE DOWNLOAD PROCESS
During the download operation, the following messages are displayed on the
AX3000 monitor.
11.4.1 - The bootp Stage
AX BOOTP V1.1a
Flash Key 3
If a response is received to the bootp broadcast request, information about the
firmware file location will be displayed:
AX3000 IP: 192.168.1.242
bootp server name: vangogh
bootp relay IP: 0.0.0.0
tftp server IP: 192.1.1.254
file name: /axel/firm0303
tftp router IP: 192.168.1.252
AX BOOTP V1.1a
Flash Key 3
Next, an automatic connection to the tftp host will then be made, in order to
download the firmware file.
11.4.2 - The tftp Stage
AX TFTP V1.1a
Flash Key 3
If the download can be performed, the current firmware is erased and the
following message is displayed on the AX3000 monitor:
Erasing code...
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Then, the selected firmware file is downloaded (each dot represents 512 bytes):
Loading code
.........................................................................
.........................................................................
.........................................................................
.........................................................................
.....
code loaded
Finally, the AX3000 is automatically reset and the new firmware is enabled.
IMPORTANT: The AX3000 IP layer, used for the tftp protocol, does not handle
the fragmentation/defragmentation process. Therefore, if a router fragments
frames (mtu lower than 600 bytes), the AX3000 will not be able to perform the
download.
If any problems occur, see the next section.
11.5 - IN CASE OF PROBLEMS
This section discusses possible problems. The error list is not exhaustive ; if an
unlisted error occurs, please contact your AXEL distributor.
After an error, the AX3000 should be power-cycled.
11.5.1 - The bootp Stage
If an error occurs, the following message is displayed on the AX3000 monitor:
Bootp errno: xxx
- xxx is the error number.
Possible errors:
0: Ethernet board not responding.
1: no response to the bootp broadcast request (the bootp host is
unreachable or not correctly set-up).
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11.5.2 - The tftp Stage
A tftp error message can originate from either the tftp host or the AX3000.
Depending on the error, the AX3000 firmware may be erased. If this happens
the firmware code will be automatically downloaded (bootp+tftp protocol) the
next time the AX3000 is power-cycled.
Tftp Host Errors:
tftp errno: xxx label
- xxx is the error number,
- label is the error message. This label is sent by the tftp host and is
generated by UNIX running on the tftp host.
Possible errors:
1: File not found
2: Access violation
3: Disk full or allocation exceeded
4: Illegal TFTP operation
5: Unknown transaction Identifier
6: File already exists
7: Illegal TFTP operation
0: User-defined error
For more information, refer to UNIX manuals.
Tftp AX3000 Errors:
tftp errno: xxx
- xxx is the error number.
Possible errors:
10: Ethernet board not responding.
11: no response to the tftp broadcast request (the tftp host is unreachable
or not correctly set-up).
12: network error.
13: the firmware file does not correspond to AX3000 firmware or is not
compatible with the AX3000 model.
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14: the firmware file size is less than 256 bytes. This indicates that the file
is not an AX3000 firmware file.
15: checksum error on the firmware file.
AX3000 Flash Memory Errors:
flash errno: xxx
- xxx is the error number.
Possible errors:
0: flash erasing failure
1: flash programming failure
2: checksum error (invalid firmware file)
3: segment descriptor programming failure
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The following appendices give information about:
A.1 - Using the AX3000 interactive set-up
A.2 - Network overview (Ethernet address, IP address and routers)
A.3 - Adding an LPD printer within an operating system
A.4 - DHCP protocol
A.5 - DNS protocol
A.6 - Remote set-up configuration file format
A.7 - Setting the IP address by a ping command
A.8 - Administration command list
A.9 - Selecting TCP/IP or serial mode
A.10 - Going further...
A.11 - Default factory set-up and quick set-up
A.12 - Hardware and firmware information
A.1 - USING THE INTERACTIVE SET-UP
A.1.1 - Enter the Set-Up
The following command sequence is used to enter AX3000 Set-Up:
Note: the set-up can be password-protected, in which case the password must
be entered to access the quick set-up dialog box. For more information, see
Chapter 3.6.
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The AX3000 set-up comprises a horizontal general menu, which calls vertical
menus or dialog boxes.
A help line is located in the bottom of the screen.
The AX3000 set-up screen appears as follows:
A.1.2 - Navigation
a) The Horizontal General Menu
Move through the menu with horizontal arrow keys. A different vertical menu will
be displayed automatically as each item is traversed.
b) Vertical Menus
Move through vertical menus with vertical arrow keys. Confirm the selected
command by pressing <CR>.
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Note: the symbol '>', beside a vertical menu item, indicates that it is a submenu. Expand the sub-menu with the <CR> key, then move through it with
vertical arrow keys.
c) Dialog Boxes
Move through dialog boxes with vertical arrow keys.
Two type of fields are distinguished in a dialog box:
- button: press <CR> to perform the associated action.
- parameter: two types of value occur:
- a free value (numeric or character string): the data capture mode is
automatically enabled (see the next chapter).
- a discrete value: press <SPACE> to show the permitted values or
to display a list of values. Move through lists with vertical arrow
keys; confirm the selected value by pressing <CR>. Press <Esc>
to cancel.
Use the <Tab> key to move directly from the parameter field to the button field.
Select the [OK] button to save modifications and exit the dialog box. Select the
[CANCEL] button or press <Esc> to exit the dialog box without saving
modifications.
A.1.3 - Enter Data
When a 'free value" parameter field is selected, a value must be entered (it
cannot be selected from a list).
Note: to indicate ‘free value’ mode, the cursor blinks at the beginning of the
field.
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During this mode the following keys are enabled:
- <CR>: confirmation
- <Esc>: abandon your changes
- <horizontal arrows> move the cursor within the character string
- <Home> and <End>: move the cursor directly to the beginning or the
end of the string
- <Del>: delete the character at the cursor position
- <Backspace>: delete the character before the cursor position
- <Insert>: one of two editing modes:
- insertion (default): the cursor takes the form of a blinking line or
- overwrite: the cursor takes the form of a blinking block.
To enter characters with an ASCII code lower than 20 hexadecimal, use a
backslash ('\') before the hexadecimal value. For instance, the 'Esc z' sequence
can be encoded by '\1Bz'.
Note: when the character string is longer than the length of the field, two
indicators are displayed at the left and at the right of the field.
A.1.4 - Special Notation
The set-up is a sequence of menus and sub-menus. Define an action by the
path followed through the set-up tree (hierarchy), using the following notation:
[item1]→[item2]→[action]
For example, to perform the above action, select item1 in the main menu, then
select item2 in the sub-menu.
A.1.5 - Exiting the set-up
To exit the set-up, select [Configuration]→[Quit].
If changes have been made while in the set-up, a dialog box appears:
- select [YES] to save the modifications and exit the set-up. The new
AX3000 settings will then be stored in NVRAM (non-volatile memory).
- select [NO] to abandon your changes and exit the set-up.
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A.2 - NETWORK OVERVIEW
A.2.1 - Ethernet Addresses
AX3000 terminals (like other devices equipped for Ethernet networking) have a
unique hardware address which is issued by the manufacturer and cannot
thereafter be modified. This address is in the form of six hexadecimal bytes,
separated by colons, thus:
AX3000 Ethernet address format:
00:A0:34:xx:xx:xx
Select the '?' command in the horizontal menu of the AX3000 set-up to see the
AX3000 Ethernet address.
A.2.2 - IP Address
Every device connected to an Ethernet network must have a single 32-bit
address which encodes both the network and the host ID. Internet addresses
(sometimes called «IP addresses») are usually written as four decimal numbers
separated by decimal points ('.' character).
There are three main classes of IP address:
7 bits
Network
Class A
0
Class B
1
Class C
1 1
24 bits
Host
14 bits
Network
0
0
16 bits
Host
21 bits
Network
8 bits
Host
Thus every IP address occupies 4 bytes and contains both:
- a network address, and
- a host address.
Note: all devices attached to the same network must have the same class and
the same network address. Each must have a different host address.
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For example: an AX3000 connected, over a network, to a host with an IP
address 192.1.168.40 (class C: three bytes for the Network address) must have
the three first bytes of its address set to 192.1.168. The fourth byte cannot be
equal to 40.
A.2.3 - Router
Depending on the network topology, the AX3000 and the host may be installed
on different physical networks and linked through one or several routers.
Two types of router can be used to access remote networks:
- a default router: this router knows how to reach many remote networks.,
- specific routers: in charge of one remote network.
The default router is only identified by an IP address.
The specific routers are identified by the following parameters:
- Router IP address: this router must be connected to the same network
as the AX3000.
- Destination IP Address: IP address of the host or the network to be
reached.
- Destination Type: two values:
- Host: the destination is a single host,
- Network: the destination is a whole local network (the class mask
is applied to this IP address).
Notes:
- At the AX3000 level, the routing algorithm uses a specific router to reach
the destination. If no specific router fits, the default router is used.
- The AX3000 doesn't support ICMP REDIRECT requests (dynamic
routers are not supported).
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Example 1: router 1 is used to reach the 192.168.2.xxx network and router 2 is
used to reach the 192.1.1.xxx network:
192.168.2.xxx
192.1.1.xxx
Router 1
Router 2
192.168.1.11
192.168.1.12
AX3000
192.168.1.10
The AX3000 route table will show the following:
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Example 2: router 1 is used to reach both networks (192.168.2.xxx and
192.1.1.xxx):
192.1.1.xxx
192.168.2.xxx
Router 1
192.168.1.11
AX3000
192.168.1.10
The AX3000 route table is:
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A.3 - LPD PRINTERS
This appendix gives the information needed to add an LPD printer within your
operating system. For more information, refer to your system manuals.
A.3.1 - Unix
Use the appropriate UNIX system management tool to add a remote printer. At
least, two parameters are requested:
- the name of the remote host: enter the AX3000's hostname (refer to
/etc/hosts),
- the name of the printer: this is the Printer Port Name entered when the
AX3000 was set up.
Run the lp command to use this printer.
Note: some options of the lp command (number of copies, banner, etc) cannot
be used, because the AX3000 is not a UNIX server and has no hard disk on
which to run a spooler.
a) Using lpd under IBM AIX V3.x
Enter the SMIT fast path smit mkrque. Four parameters are required:
- Name of Queue to Add:
⇒ name of the printer accessed by the lp command
- Destination Host for Remote Jobs:
⇒ hostname of the AX3000 (refer to /etc/hosts)
- Name of Queue on Remote Printer:
⇒ 'Printer Port Name' associated with the AX3000's port
- Name of Device to Add:
⇒ device name of printer on AIX
b) Using lpd under IBM AIX V4.x
Enter the SMIT fast path smit spooler then select 'Add a Print Queue' and
'Remote'.
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Printers can be added using either of two methods:
- Standard Processing: AIX sends a raw file to the AX3000. Three
parameters are required:
- Name of Queue to Add: name of the printer accessed by the lp
command
- Destination Host for Remote Jobs: hostname of the AX3000
(refer to /etc/hosts)
- Name of Queue on Remote Printer: this is the 'Printer Port
Name' associated with the AX3000's port
- Local Filter: AIX passes the file to the printer through a formatting filter.
The first parameter required is the type of printer. Select this from the list
of supported printers. Three parameters are required:
- Name of Queue to Add: name of the printer accessed by the lp
command
- Destination Host for Remote Jobs: hostname of the AX3000
(refer to /etc/hosts)
- Name of Queue on Remote Printer: this is the 'Printer Port
Name' associated with the AX3000's port
Note: Use of the Local Filter method is strongly recommended.
c) Using lpd under SCO UNIX
Run scoadmin and select [Printer]→[Printer Manager]. Then select [Printer]
→[Add Remote...]→[UNIX]. A dialog box is displayed. Two parameters are
required:
- Host: hostname of the AX3000 (refer to /etc/hosts)
- Printer: this is the 'Printer Port Name' associated with the AX3000's port
Note: an AX3000 filter may be needed.
A.3.2 - OS/400
On OS/400, a network printer handled by lpd is called an 'outqueue'.
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To add a system printer invoke the following command (AXPRT01 is the
OS/400 printer name):
===> CRTDEVPRT DEVD(AXPRT01) DEVCLS(*VRT) TYPE(3812) MODEL(1) FONT(11)
To associate this printer with the AX3000 LPD port, you have to change its
outqueue:
===> CHGOUTQ OUTQ(AXPRT01) RMTSYS(*INTNETADR) RMTPRTQ('PARALLEL')
CNNTYPE(*IP) DESTTYPE(*OTHER) TRANSFORM(*YES) MFRTYPMDL(*NECP2)
INTNETADR('192.168.1.240')
where:
- AXPRT01
- PARALLEL
: OS/400 outqueue name
: AX3000 Printer Port Name
Uppercase letters are required
- *NECP2
: printer model (here a NEC type P2)
- 192.168.1.240 : AX3000 IP address
Note: if the outqueue is not started, invoke the STRRMTWTR command.
At the OS/400 level this printer is seen as an outqueue and is not allowed to
control it as a device. (For example, it is not possible to start or stop the printer).
A.3.3 - Windows
See Chapter 8.3.
A.4 - THE DHCP PROTOCOL
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is an industry standard protocol
that lets a DHCP server (Unix, Windows, AS/400, etc.) allocate temporary IP
addresses and other network parameters to terminals and PCs when they are
powered on. This can greatly simplify managing large networks.
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A.4.1 - Overview
Here is a brief description of Axel’s implementation DHCP:
- At boot time the AX3000 broadcasts DHCP requests to find the DHCP
server.
- If a DHCP server is found and correctly set-up, an IP address, and
subsequently other parameters are given to the AX3000.
- Before accepting the IP address the AX3000 can be set to check that the
IP address given really is free (ARP protocol).
- The IP address offered is given temporarily. This duration is called the
'Lease Time'.
- If a lease time has been entered through the AX3000 Set-Up, this lease
time is offered to the DHCP server, which may or may not accept this
value.
- The AX3000 is expected to renew its lease before the lease expires.
Once the lease has expired the AX3000 is no longer permitted to use the
assigned IP address.
- Generally an IP address is dynamically assigned out of a pool of IP
addresses. However static IP addresses can be associated to AX3000s
(for instance when the AX3000’s print server is used). This association is
performed either by using the AX3000 Ethernet address or by using a
'Client Identifier' (which is a character string entered through the AX3000
Set-Up) .
- The DHCP protocol can be considered as a superset of the BOOTP
protocol. IP addresses can also be offered to AX3000s by a BOOTP
server (in this case the 'lease time' is infinite).
- The AX3000 DHCP client protocol is compliant with RFCs 1533 and
1541.
This section deals only with the AX3000 DHCP protocol use. To set-up and
enable a DHCP server please read your operating system’s manual.
A.4.2 - Setting-Up the AX3000
DHCP protocol is set through either the AX3000 Quick Set-Up or the AX3000
Interactive Set-up. For more information, see Chapters 2.2 and 3.2
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A.4.3 - Using the AX3000
If the DHCP protocol is enabled the AX3000 automatically requests an IP
address on boot and the following dialog box is displayed:
DHCP: searching, please wait
Note: the search can be aborted by entering the set-up.
If a DHCP (or BOOTP) server is available an IP address is given after a few
seconds. This dialog box is then cleared and the AX3000 follows its normal
behaviour: either the set-up idle is displayed (no automatic session is set) or an
automatic connection is opened.
Further 'lease time' re-negotiations are totally invisible to the AX3000 user. Only
error messages are displayed (see next chapter).
Note: enter the set-up to find out the AX3000 IP address or other parameters
offered by the DHCP server.
A.4.4 - Errors
a) Boot Time Failure
The AX3000 automatically searches for a DHCP server on booting. If after 30
seconds no DHCP (or BOOTP) server answers the following dialog box is
displayed:
DHCP NEGOTIATION FAILED
Please contact your network administrator
Press <F11> to reboot
At this stage two options are available:
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- <F11>: rebooting the AX3000 to run the DHCP search again.
- <Ctrl><Alt><Esc>: entering the set-up to modify AX3000 settings.
b) Re-negotiation Failure
The lease time must be regularly re-negotiated (except if the IP address has
been offered by a BOOTP server).
If a re-negotiation fails the following dialog box is displayed:
WARNING: DHCP REBINDING TOO LONG
The AX3000 could be disconnected in 2 minutes
Please log-off before automatic shutdown
Press <F11> to clear this message
This indicates that in two minutes the AX3000 will be no longer be permitted to
use the leased IP address and the session will be terminated
If after these two minutes, the re-negotiation has still failed, the following dialog
box is displayed:
DHCP REBINDING FAILED
Please contact your network administrator
Press <F11> to reboot
All current sessions (telnet, tty, lpd, etc.) will have been closed (i.e. lost).
Note: the AX3000 Trace Mode allows a trace of data exchanged between the
AX3000 and the DHCP server (see Chapter 3.2.1). This is useful to diagnose
problems.
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A.5 - THE DNS PROTOCOL
The DNS protocol (Domain Name System) allows names to be 'resolved' by the
AX3000. Resolving is retrieving an IP address associated with a name.
A.5.1 - Overview
A domain (computer network) can be considered as a tree, with branches
(nodes) such as hubs, switches, routers, print servers etc, and leafs, for
example PCs, terminals and printers.
The domain system makes no distinction between the use of interior nodes and
the leafs, and this documentation uses the term "nodes" to refer to both. (i.e.
any network resource).
Each node has a name (Label) which must be unique to other nodes at the
same level, but not necessarily unique within the whole network.
Label syntax:
- Permissible characters are letters (a..z to A..Z), numbers (0..9) and the
hyphen (-).
- A Label must begin by a letter and be ended by a letter or a number.
- The resolution is not case-sensitive.
The domain name of a node is the list of the labels on the path from the node to
the root of the tree. A dot is used to separate each label. Two types of host
names can be distinguished within the AX3000:
- A full name: one or more dots are included in the name.
Example: "www.axel.com"
- An incomplete name: no dots are used. The resolution procedure
concatenates, another character string to this name (the default DNS
domain name). For more information see Chapter 3.2.2.
Example: "as400" is concatenated with "servers.axel.com" to create a full
name of "as400.servers.axel.com"
A host name is only resolved if the IP address is needed. (i.e. to open a session
or to ping).
Note: a name is resolved for each connection attempt, even if its IP address
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has been obtained by a previous resolution.
A.5.2 - Resolution Strategy
To resolve a name, a DNS request is sent by the AX3000. A DNS request
contains the destination DNS server IP address and the name to be resolved.
To resolve a name possibly more than one DNS request is needed (if one or
more default DNS domains are defined). The resolution process is stopped
either when the AX3000 receives a positive response from a DNS server
(success: an IP address is associate to this name) or when all the DNS
requests has been sent and no positive response has been received (failure:
the name is not resolved).
The order of the requests sent to resolve a hostname is called the resolution
strategy.
The resolution strategy depends on both:
- whether or not a domain name is declared,
- whether the name to resolve is complete.
If no default DNS domain is defined in the AX3000 Set-Up, the resolution is
done with the name itself regardless of whether the name is full or not.
If one or more default DNS domains are defined, the resolution strategy
depends on the name:
- Full name: the resolution is first done with this name. If unsuccessful new
resolutions are performed by concatenating the full name with the defined
DNS domains.
- Incomplete Name: the resolutions are first done with the defined default
DNS domains. If unsuccessful a new resolution is performed with this
incomplete name.
Example of name resolutions: looking at the host table in Chapter 3.2.3 the
name resolution attempts are:
- as400: this is not a full name, the resolution is first made with the first
DNS domain (as400.servers.axel.com). Then, in event of failure, with the
second DNS domain (as400.terminals.axel.com). Then, in event of
failure, the resolution is made with the name itself (as400).
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- linux: an IP address is associated. No DNS resolution.
- www.axel.com: this is a full name. The resolution is first made with the
name itself (www.axel.com). Then, in event of failure, the resolution is
made with the first DNS domain (www.axel.com.servers.axel.com). Then,
in
event
of
failure,
with
the
second
DNS
domain
(www.axel.com.terminals.axel.com).
A.5.3 - Resolution Method
To resolve a name, the AX3000 sends DNS requests to the DNS server(s).
If a DNS server sends back a positive response, then the IP address is found
and the resolution operation is completed. If not two cases of failure are
possible:
- Receiving a negative response: the name is not known by this DNS
server. The AX3000 will retry with a new DNS request or with the second
DNS server.
- No response (time-out): after a few seconds the DNS server has not
sent back a response. The AX3000 resends the same request to the
DNS server.
Note: after 4 time-out errors on the same DNS server, this server is
"removed" from the resolution operation.
Note: if a response previously considered as a time-out error is received, this
response is treated as a valid response (positive or negative).
The AX3000 requests a recursive search to the DNS servers (and not iterative
search). This means that the DNS server must search itself for a DNS server
which is able to resolve the required name.
The resolution operation depends on the number of DNS servers. These are
the steps for a one-server resolution and a two-server resolution.
One DNS Server:
1 - A DNS request is sent to the server.
2 - In event of no response, this request is sent again (4 times max.).
3 - In event of negative answer, the resolution is aborted.
4 - If other requests can be sent (default DNS domains are defined), go
back to step 1.
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Two DNS Servers:
1 - A DNS request is sent to the server 1.
2 - In event of no response from server 1, this request is sent to the server
2.
3 - In event of no response from server 2, go back to step 1 (4 times max.).
4 - In event of negative answer from any server, the resolution is aborted.
5 - If other requests can be sent (using default DNS domains are defined),
go back to step 1.
Example: looking at the screen shots of the Chapters 3.2.2 and 3.2.3, these are
the DNS requests sent to resolve "as400" with 2 DNS servers and 2 default
DNS domains (of course this process is stopped if one DNS server sends back
a positive response):
- "as400.servers.axel.com" to DNS server 1
- "as400.servers.axel.com" to DNS server 2
- "as400.terminals.axel.com" to DNS server 1
- "as400.terminals.axel.com" to DNS server 2
- "as400" to DNS server 1
- "as400" to DNS server 2
A.5.4 - Messages Displayed on the AX3000 Screen
To open a session the AX3000 must resolve the host name (if no IP address
has been associated through the set-up).
This is a screen-shot example when the resolution successes:
Connecting to as400.servers.axel.com:23 (Telnet)...
Session number 1
Resolving...
Resolved: 192.168.1.180
Connected
Explanation: the AX3000 attempts to resolve "as400.servers.axel.com". The
resolution process returns the IP address which is 192.168.1.180.
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In the event of a problem, the "Resolved: a.b.c.d" message is replaced by an
error message. For example:
Connecting to as400.servers.axel.com:23 (Telnet)...
Session number 1
Resolving...
Srv: domain not found
Press <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><D> to close this session
Error messages: error messages reported by the DNS server begins with Srv.
Error messages from the terminal begin with "Loc". The main messages are:
- Srv: domain not found: the name doesn't exist within this domain.
- Srv: refused query: the DNS servers refuses to respond to the request.
This could be due to a DNS server security function.
- Loc: no DNS server defined: no DNS server has been defined through
the AX3000 Set-Up.
- Loc: name syntax error: the syntax of the name to resolve is not correct
(for example two consecutive dots: as400..servers).
- Loc: timeout: no DNS server responds
- Loc: no memory: due to a temporary memory overload, the AX3000 can
not process the name resolution. Retry later.
When the resolution fails, the session must be manually closed. This is done by
pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><D>.
A.6 - REMOTE SET-UP CONFIGURATION FILE FORMAT
A configuration file can list some or all AX3000 set-up parameters.
The configuration file begins with the header label (BEGIN_AX_SETUP) and
ends with the trailer label (END_AX_SETUP).
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Example:
BEGIN_AX_SETUP V1.1
# this is a comment
tcp_host1_name=vangogh
...
END_AX_SETUP
Note: lines beginning with '#' are treated as comments and ignored.
The set-up parameters may be grouped as follows:
Ethernet:
Ethernet interface parameters,
TCP/IP:
network environment,
AUX1 Port:
port service and communication parameters,
AUX2 Port:
port service and communication parameters,
Parallel Port:
port service,
Multi-session:
session numbers, hot keys, etc
Terminal:
global parameters (screen, keyboard, etc),
Session 1:
session 1 parameters,
...
...
...
...
...
...
Session 8:
session 8 parameters.
Several formats are available for set-up parameter values:
List:
the possible values are listed (the character '|' is
used as a separator). Example: (yes | no).
Number:
maximum and minimum values are given.
IP address format:
the IP address format is a.b.c.d.
Character string:
maximum length is given.
Note: an ASCII character can be represented by
its hexadecimal ASCII code, preceded by a
backslash character (e.g.: \1B represents Escape
and \\ represents a backslash).
8-colour format:
the 8 available colours are black, red, green,
brown, blue, magenta, cyan and white.
16-colour format:
the 8 additional available colours are grey,
lt-magenta, lt-green, hi-white, lt-blue,
lt-red, lt-cyan and yellow.
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In the following parameter lists, the possible values are bracketed after each
set-up parameter.
A configuration file can either be created using a text editor, or obtained from an
already configured TCP/IP AX3000 (by using setup_get remote command).
When a configuration file is obtained from an AX3000, the inactive parameters
(undefined hosts, print server unused, colouring mode disabled, etc) are
commented out.
The sample configuration file, shown In the following pages, is typical of a file
obtained from an already configured AX3000. Notes and headings have been
inserted for clarification and would not appear in the file.
Header
BEGIN_AX_SETUP V1.1
#########################################################
#
TCP/IP AX3000 Platine Terminal
#
#
#
# Ethernet address: 00:A0:34:00:27:10
#
# Firmware: FK5.BV2.1a/TCP.FR.0303a.STD
#
#########################################################
#
# RESET_CMOS
Note: the RESET_CMOS command allows all the set-up parameters (except the
AX3000 IP address) to be reset. When the configuration file is obtained from an
AX3000, this RESET_CMOS command is displayed as a comment.
Ethernet Parameters
ethernet_dhcp_used=no
(yes | no)
ethernet_dhcp_axname
(character string, 64 char max.)
#ethernet_ipaddr=192.168.1.241 (address IP format)
#ethernet_netmask=255.255.255.0 (address IP format)
ethernet_dhcp_netmask
(yes | no)
ethernet_dhcp_defrouter
(yes | no)
ethernet_dhcp_DNSserver
(yes | no)
ethernet_dhcp_srchdomain
(yes | no)
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ethernet_dhcp_leasetime
ethernet_dhcp_clientid
ethernet_dhcp_tracemode
ethernet_dhcp_checkipaddr
ethernet_noise=low
(number)
(character string, 10 char max.)
(yes | no)
(yes | no)
(low | high)
Notes:
- When a configuration file is obtained from an AX3000, the
ethernet_ipaddr and ethernet_netmask parameters are commented out
(in order that the file may be used for configuring other AXEL Terminals).
- The DHCP parameters are listed only with the DHC or DNS option.
- The DNS parameters are listed only with the DNS option.
TCP/IP Parameters
ethernet_dns_servIP1
ethernet_dns_servIP2
ethernet_dns_domain1
ethernet_dns_domain2
ethernet_dns_domain3
tcp_dns_tracemode=no
tcp_host1_name=vangogh
tcp_host1_ip=192.168.1.252
tcp_host2_name=picasso
tcp_host2_ip=192.168.1.248
tcp_host3_name=pablo
tcp_host3_ip=192.168.1.249
tcp_host4_name=vangogh
tcp_host4_ip=192.168.1.250
#tcp_host5_name=
#tcp_host5_ip=
#tcp_host6_name=
#tcp_host6_ip=
#tcp_host7_name=
#tcp_host7_ip=
#tcp_host8_name=
#tcp_host8_ip=
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(address IP format)
(address IP format)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(yes | no)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(address IP format)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(address IP format)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(address IP format)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(address IP format)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(address IP format)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(address IP format)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(address IP format)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(address IP format)
(address IP format)
(address IP format | default)
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tcp_router1_mask=255.255.255.0
tcp_router2_ip=192.168.1.253
tcp_router2_target=192.18.1.2
tcp_router2_mask=255.255.255.0
tcp_router3_ip=0.0.0.0
tcp_router3_target=default
tcp_router3_mask=0.0.0.0
#tcp_router4_ip=
#tcp_router4_target=
#tcp_router4_mask=
tcp_mss=512
tcp_window=1000
tcp_ttl=255
tcp_setport=fixed
tcp_nagle=disable
tcp_ping_setip=yes
(address IP format)
(address IP format)
(address IP format | default)
(address IP format)
(address IP format)
(address IP format | default)
(address IP format)
(address IP format)
(address IP format | default)
(address IP format)
(number, lower than 2049)
(number, lower than 2049)
(number, lower than 256)
(fixed | random)
(disable | enable)
(yes | no)
Note: if a configuration file is obtained from an AX3000, undefined hosts and
routers are commented out.
Router explanation:
- The tcp_router%_ip parameter is the router IP address, the
tcp_router%_target parameter is the target host (or network) IP
address and the tcp_router%_mask parameter is an optional network
mask used to reach the target network.
- The default router is encoded by tcp_router%_ip set to 0.0.0.0,
tcp_router%_target set to default and tcp_router%_mask set to
0.0.0.0.
AUX1 and AUX2 Parameters
In the following section of the file, for ease of reading the auxiliary port number
(1 or 2) has been represented by the '%' character. In a real configuration file,
the parameters for each auxiliary port would, of course, be listed.
aux%_service=none
aux%_service_name=aux1
aux%_service_num=2048
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(none | rtty | printd | lpd
rcmd | rtelnet | tty | Prt5250)
(character string, 8 char max.)
(number)
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aux%_filter_nl=no
(yes | no)
aux%_auto_ff=no
(yes | no)
aux%_rtty_accept=no
(yes | no)
aux%_associate_host=vangogh
(character string, 64 char max.)
aux%_associate_term=ansi
(character string, 8 char max.)
aux%_associate_autoconn=yes
(yes | no)
aux%_associate_reconn=yes
(yes | no)
aux%_associate_devname=PRN
(character string, 10 char max.)
aux%_associate_msgqname=QSYSOPR (character string, 10 char max.)
aux%_associate_msgqlib=*LIBL
(character string, 10 char max.)
aux%_associate_font=11
(character string, 10 char max.)
aux%_associate_mfrtypmdl=*NONE (character string, 10 char max.)
aux%_associate_pprsrc1=
(character string, 10 char max.)
aux%_associate_pprsrc2=*NONE
(character string, 10 char max.)
aux%_associate_envelope=*NONE (character string, 10 char max.)
aux%_associate_ascii899=no
(yes | no)
aux%_associate_wscstname=
(character string, 8 char max.)
aux%_associate_wscstlib=
(character string, 8 char max.)
aux%_use=bi-directional
(printer | bi-directional)
aux%_speed=38400
(300 | 600 | 1200 | 2400 | 4800
9600 | 19200 | 38400 | 57600
115200)
aux%_data
(7-1-none | 7-1-odd | 7-1-even
8-1-none | 8-1-odd | 8-1-even)
aux%_tx_hdsk=dtr
(none | xon-xoff | xpc | dtr)
aux%_rx_hdsk=dtr
(none | xon-xoff | xpc | dtr)
aux%_detect=none
(none | cts)
aux%_frequency=standard
(standard | +1 | -1)
aux%_preprint_string=
(character string, 48 char max.)
aux%_postprint_string=
(character string, 48 char max.)
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Note: Depending on the associated service (aux%_service), some
parameters can be inactive. They are unmarked in the following table and
commented out in the configuration file:
Available Services
parameter aux%...
none printd rtty
rtelnet
tty
Prt5250
associate_host
associate_term
associate_autoconn
associate_reconn
service name
service_tcpport
lpd
rcmd
preprint_string
postprint_string
filter_nl
auto_ff
associate_devname
associate_msgqname
associate_msgqlib
associate_font
associate_mfrtypmd
associate_pprsrc1
associate_pprsrc2
associate_envelope
associate_ascii899
associate_wscstna
associate_wscstlib
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Parallel Port Parameters
parallel_service=none
(none | rtty | printd | lpd | rcmd
Prt5250)
parallel_service_name=parallel (character string, 8 char max.)
parallel_service_num=2050
(number)
parallel_filter_nl=no
(yes | no)
parallel_auto_ff=no
(yes | no)
parallel_rtty_accept=no
(yes | no)
parallel_associate_host=vangogh (character string, 64 char max.)
parallel_associate_term=ansi
(character string, 8 char max.)
parallel_associate_autoconn=yes (yes | no)
parallel_associate_reconn=yes (yes | no)
parallel_associate_devname=
(character string, 10 char max.)
parallel_associate_msgqname=
(character string, 10 char max.)
parallel_associate_msgqlib=
(character string, 10 char max.)
parallel_associate_font=11
(character string, 10 char max.)
parallel_associate_mfrtypmdl= (character string, 10 char max.)
parallel_associate_pprsrc1=
(character string, 10 char max.)
parallel_associate_pprsrc2=
(character string, 10 char max.)
parallel_associate_envelope=
(character string, 10 char max.)
parallel_associate_ascii899=no (yes | no)
parallel_associate_wscstname= (character string, 8 char max.)
parallel_associate_wscstlib=
(character string, 8 char max.)
parallel_operating_mode=
(optimised |standard)
parallel_sup_signals=
(none | select | paper | both)
parallel_preprint_string=
(character string, 48 char max.)
parallel_postprint_string=
(character string, 48 char max.)
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Note: Depending on the associated service (parallel_service), some
parameters can be inactive. They are unmarked in the following table and
commented out in the configuration file:
Available Services
none
printd
rtty lpd
tty
Prt5250
parallel_associate_host
parallel_associate_reconn
parallel service name
parallel_service_tcpport
rcmd
parallel_preprint_string
parallel_preprint_string
parallel_filter_nl
parallel_auto_ff
parallel_associate_autoconn
parallel_associate_devname
parallel_associate_msgqname
parallel_associate_msgqlib
parallel_associate_font
parallel_associate_mfrtypmd
parallel_associate_pprsrc1
parallel_associate_pprsrc2
parallel_associate_envelope
parallel_associate_ascii899
parallel_associate_wscstna
parallel_associate_wscstlib
Multi-session Parameters
multi_nbsession=4
multi_nbpage=2
multi_statusline=yes
multi_intro=alt
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(number in range 1 to 8)
(number in range 1 to 8)
(yes | no)
(alt | shift | ctrl | alt-shift
ctrl-shift | ctrl-alt
ctrl-alt-shift)
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multi_s1=112
multi_s2=112
multi_s3=112
multi_s4=112
multi_s5=112
multi_s6=112
multi_s7=112
multi_s8=112
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Terminal Parameters
term_screen=CRT-standard
term_screen_enhanced=no
term_keyboard=french
term_screensaver=yes
term_screensaver_delay=2
term_screensaver_password=
term_screen_frequency=2
term_numlock=on
term_capslock=on
term_beep=long
term_keydelay=mediun
term_keyspeed=low
term_language=french
term_defaultport=aux1
term_preprint_string=
term_postprint_string=
#term_operating_mode=tcp/ip
term_mouse_mode=PS2
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(CRT-standard | TFT |
black-white | grey-levels |
paper-white)
(no | underline | doublesize)
(french | german | italian
spanish | belgian | english
american | portuguese | dutch
swiss-german | swiss-french |
turk-q | turk-f | iceland)
(no | yes | yes-kbd-only)
(number lower than 31)
(character string, 5 char max.)
(standard | number lower than 4)
(on | off)
(on | off)
(no | long | short)
(low | medium | high)
(low | medium | high)
(french | english)
(none | aux1 | aux2 | parallel)
(character string, 48 char max.)
(character string, 48 char max.)
(tcp/ip | serial)
(nothing | PS2 | serial)
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Note: when a configuration file is obtained from an AX3000:
- the value of term_operating_mode is commented out.
- term_screensaver_delay is commented out when the value of
term_screensaver is no,
- term_screensaver_password is always commented out.
Session Parameters
In the following section of the file, for ease of reading the session number (1 to
8) has been represented by the '%' character. In a real configuration file, the
parameters for each session would, of course, be listed.
s%_associate_protocol=telnet
s%_associate_host=vangogh
s%_associate_tcpport
s%_associate_term=ansi
s%_associate_devname=
s%_associate_username=
#s%_associate_password=
s%_associate_progname=
s%_associate_menuname=
s%_associate_libname=
s%_associate_label=view 1
s%_associate_autoconn=yes
s%_associate_reconn=yes
s%_associate_script=
s%_predefined_setup=ansi
s%_screen_crlf=yes
s%_screen_line=25
s%_screen_column=80
s%_screen_codepage=437
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(telnet | tty | vnc | rdp)
(character string, 64 char max.)
(number)
(character string, 10 char max.)
(character string, 20 char max.)
(character string, 10 char max.)
(character string, 10 char max.)
(character string, 10 char max.)
(character string, 10 char max.)
(character string, 10 char max.)
(character string, 10 char max.)
(yes | no)
(yes | no)
(character string, 60 char max.)
(ansi | ansi dos | unix sco 3.2.2
unix sco 3.2.4 | sco openserver
xenix sco | unix svr4 | ansi mos
ansi interactive | ansi rs 6000
ansi data general | vt220 | vt52
c332 | vt as400 | sm9400 | sm9412
ato300 | hft | 5250 | 3270)
(yes | no)
(25 | 24+1)
(80 | 132)
(437 | 850 | 860 | 8859 | 8859-sg
dec-multi | iso-7 | sm9400
ato300 | greek | 861 | 857 )
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s%_eurocode=
s%_screen_scroll=yes
s%_screen_wrap=yes
s%_screen_cursor=block
s%_screen_overscan=09
s1_screen_enhanced=no
s%_fctn_monitor=no
s%_fctn_termprg=no
s%_fctn_endprn=\1B[4i
s%_fctn_colsep=yes
s%_fctn_rule-style=
s%_fctn_rule-move=
s%_fctn_localwin=yes
s%_kbd_code=scancode
s%_kbd_capsmode=caps-lock
s%_kbd_localcompose=no
s%_mouse_enable=yes
s%_vnc_geometry=1024x768
s%_vnc_depth=
s%_vnc_shared=no
s%_vnc_noinput=no
s%_vnc_localmouse=yes
s%_vnc_emulbutton=yes
s%_vnc_mouseaccel=yes
s%_rdp_geometry=1024x768
s%_rdp_depth=
s%_rdp_mouseaccel=no
s1_rdp_msesensitivity=medium
s%_rdp_connectionname=
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(no | euro ASCII code)
(yes | no)
(yes | no)
(line | half-block | block)
(no | number in range 0 to 63)
(no | doublesize | underline)
(no | symbol-mode | hexa-mode)
(yes | no)
(character string, 6 char max.)
(yes | no)
(horizontal | vertical | cross)
(yes | no)
(yes | no)
(ascii | scancode)
(caps-lock | shift-lock)
(no | remote | local)
(yes | no)
(800x600 | 1024x768 | 800x600-60Hz
800x600-72Hz | 800x600-75Hz |
800x600-85Hz | 1024x768-60hz |
1024x768-70hz | 1024x768-75hz |
1024x768-85hz | 1280x1024-60hz |
1280x1024-75hz)
(8bpp | 16bpp)
(yes | no)
(yes | no)
(yes | no)
(yes | no)
(yes | no)
(800x600 | 1024x768 | 800x600-60Hz
800x600-72Hz | 800x600-75Hz |
800x600-85Hz | 1024x768-60hz |
1024x768-70hz | 1024x768-75hz |
1024x768-85hz | 1280x1024-60hz |
1280x1024-75hz)
(8bpp | 16bpp)
(yes | no)
(low | medium | high)
(character string, 20 char max.)
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s%_rdp_encryption=
s%_rdp_cachebitmap=yes
s%_rdp_compression=yes
(low | medium | high | no)
(yes | no)
(yes | no | screen |
screen+printer)
s%_rdp_desktopsave=no
(yes | no)
s%_rdp_msereport=
(all | click)
s%_rdp_bckg=
(disabled| enabled)
s%_rdp_wincontent=
(disabled| enabled)
s%_rdp_animation=
(disabled| enabled)
s%_rdp_theme=
(disabled| enabled)
s%_rdp_username=
(character string, 64 char max.)
s%_rdp_autologon=no
(yes | no)
#s%_rdp_password=
(character string, 16 char max.)
s%_rdp_domain=
(character string, 16 char max.)
s%_rdp_autorun=no
(yes | no)
s%_rdp_progname=
(character string, 128 char max.)
s%_rdp_pathname=
(character string, 128 char max.)
s%_color_mode=yes
(yes | no | enhanced)
s%_color_mode=yes
(yes | no)
s%_normal_foregrnd=lt-green
(16-colour format)
s%_normal_backgrnd=black
(8-colour format)
s%_reverse_foregrnd=lt-red
(16-colour format)
s%_reverse_backgrnd=white
(8-colour format)
s%_underscore_foregrnd=yellow (16-colour format)
s%_underscore_backgrnd=black
(8-colour format)
s%_graphics_foregrnd=hi-white (16-colour format)
s%_graphics_backgrnd=magenta
(8-colour format)
#s%_enhanced_foregrndxxx=white (16-colour format)
#s%_enhanced_backgrndxxx=blue (16-colour format)
#s%_enhanced_blinkxxx=no
(yes | no)
#s%_enhanced_underlxxx=no
(yes | no)
s%_tab=
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(char string, 132 max., X=tabu.)
s%_udk_f1=
(character string, 32 char max.)
s%_udk_f2=
(character string, 32 char max.)
s%_udk_f3=
(character string, 32 char max.)
s%_udk_f4=
(character string, 32 char max.)
s%_udk_f5=
(character string, 32 char max.)
s%_udk_f6=
(character string, 32 char max.)
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s%_udk_f7=
s%_udk_f8=
s%_udk_f9=
s%_udk_f10=
s%_udk_f11=
s%_udk_f12=
s%_udk_f13=
s%_udk_f14=
s%_udk_f15=
s%_udk_f16=
s%_udk_f17=
s%_udk_f18=
s%_udk_f19=
s%_udk_f20=
s%_udk_f21=
s%_udk_f22=
s%_udk_f23=
s%_udk_f24=
s%_udk_f25=
s%_udk_f26=
s%_udk_f27=
s%_udk_f28=
s%_udk_f29=
s%_udk_f30=
s%_udk_f31=
s%_udk_f32=
s%_udk_f33=
s%_udk_f34=
s%_udk_f35=
s%_udk_f36=
s%_udk_f37=
s%_udk_f38=
s%_udk_f39=
s%_udk_f40=
s%_udk_f41=
s%_udk_f42=
s%_udk_f43=
s%_udk_f44=
s%_udk_f45=
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s%_udk_f46=
s%_udk_f47=
s%_udk_f48=
s%_udk_ins=
s%_udk_end=
s%_udk_dn=
s%_udk_pgdn=
s%_udk_left=
s%_udk_five=
s%_udk_right=
s%_udk_home=
s%_udk_up=
s%_udk_pgup=
s%_udk_minus=
s%_udk_plus=
s%_udk_del=
s%_udk_esc=
s%_udk_dot=
s%_udk_backspace=
s%_idk_enter=
s%_idk_pgup=Roll-Down
s%_idk_pgdn=Roll-Up
s%_idk_np-enter=Field-Exit
s%_idk_right-ctrl=New-Line
s%_idk_dot=,
s%_idk_backspace=Standard
s%_idk_esc=Attention
s1_idk_np-sign=Field
s%_idk_AltGrF2=
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(character string, 32 char max.)
(. | ,)
(\08 | \7F | ansi | sm9400)
(Enter | Roll-Down | Roll-Up |
Field-Exit | New-Line)
(Enter | Roll-Down | Roll-Up |
Field-Exit | New-Line)
(Enter | Roll-Down | Roll-Up |
Field-Exit | New-Line)
(Enter | Roll-Down | Roll-Up |
Field-Exit | New-Line)
(Enter | Roll-Down | Roll-Up |
Field-Exit | New-Line)
(, | .)
(Standard | backspace)
(Attention | SystReq)
(Field | +/-)
(character string, 20 char max.)
Notes:
- The s%_predefined_setup parameter automatically sets all the session
parameters with proper values.
- When the configuration file is obtained from an already configured AX3000:
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- parameters referring to non-valid sessions are commented out.
- the standard colouring mode parameters are commented out if the
s%_color_mode parameter is set to no or to enhanced.
- the enhanced colouring mode parameters are commented out if the
s%_color_mode parameter is set to no or to yes (standard).
- user-defined keys that are set to their default values (e.g. in
s%_predefined_setup) are commented out.
- the RDP password parameter (s%_rdp_password) is empty and is
commented out.
- the 5250 password parameter (s%_associate_password) is
empty and is commented out.
End of File
The configuration file must be ended with the following trailer label:
END_AX_SETUP
If this trailer label is missing, from the configuration file used to set-up an
AX3000, the fatal error message ERR 103 will be issued in response to the
rsh command and the default factory set-up will be reloaded.
A.7 - SETTING THE IP ADDRESS BY A PING COMMAND
A new feature with version ‘e’ firmware enables the system manager to
remotely assign an initial IP address to a brand new terminal, or remotely
change an existing IP address.
The procedure is to manually modify the ARP table of your computer (Unix,
Linux, Windows...). An ARP table entry is composed of IP addresses and
Ethernet MAC address". The command below associates an arbitrary IP
address to the terminal’s hard coded MAC address. The MAC address is
printed on the base of each terminal. With its updated ARP table your computer
is able to access the AX3000.To set the new IP address the terminal must be
pinged twice.
Using under Unix/Linux:
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Run the following command to associate the AX3000’s Ethernet address
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx with the IP address a.b.c.d (this command updates the ARP
table):
# arp -s a.b.c.d xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
Run a ping command:
$ ping a.b.c.d
The first ping requests are not acknowledged. But after few seconds the
AX3000 is rebooted and replies the ping requests. The AX3000 is now set with
the a.b.c.d IP address.
Using under Windows:
The procedure is the same than Unix/Linux except for the Ethernet address
notation ('-' are used as separators instead of ':'). The command is:
C:\> arp -s a.b.c.d xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
Run one or more ping commands (4 ping requests are sent by ping command):
C:\> ping a.b.c.d
Note: if required this function can be disabled by setting the 'IP Addr. Set by
Ping' parameter to 'no'. For more information, refer to Appendix A.10.6.
A.8 - ADMINISTRATION COMMAND LIST
Several administration commands are offered by the AX3000. These
commands are launched by using a remote administration command (rsh for
example) which is available as standard features from most major operating
systems.
The following table lists the available AX3000 administration commands:
Command
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ax_reboot
ax_sinit
setup_get
setup_send
ax_download
ax_version
ax_getstat
Rebooting the AX3000.
Example: rsh ax3000 ax_reboot [password]
More information: chapter 10.2
Resetting an AX3000 resource (screen session or aux. port)
Example: rsh ax3000 ax_sinit [password] sess1
Requesting the AX3000 Set-Up.
Example: rsh ax3000 setup_get > file
More information: chapter 10.3
Setting-up the AX3000 through a text file.
Example: rsh ax3000 setup_send [password] < file
More information: chapter 10.2
Requesting an AX3000 firmware downloading.
Example: rsh ax3000 ax_download [password] 192.1.1.1 file
More information: chapter 10
Requesting the AX3000 firmware revision.
Example: rsh ax3000 ax_version
Requesting the AX3000 statistics.
Example: rsh ax3000 ax_getstat
More information: chapter 9.3
Note: these commands are also available with uppercase characters
(ax_version and AX_VERSION are the same command).
A.9 - SELECTING TCP/IP OR SERIAL MODE
Two operating modes are offered by the TCP/IP AX3000:
- TCP/IP (default mode): direct connection to the Ethernet TCP/IP network
by using the network connector (RJ45 or BNC).
- Serial: asynchronous connection (RS-232) given by the AUX1 port.
The operating mode selection is done through the AX3000 interactive set-up.
A.9.1 - Serial Mode
Description of the procedure to reconfigure the AX3000 to enable serial
connection.
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a) Enabling the Serial Mode
Enter the AX3000 Set-Up (<Ctrl><Alt><Esc>) and select the [Configuration]→
[Advanced]→[Operating Mode] menu. The displayed dialog box specifies the
current operating mode (TCP/IP) and gives the choice to 'keep this mode' or to
select the 'serial' mode.
Select the 'serial' mode. Note the displayed information box that informs you to
power-cycle the AX3000 for changes to take effect.
b) Quick Set-Up
The following parameters are needed by the serial mode quick set-up:
- Keyboard:
keyboard nationality,
- Configuration:
emulation,
- Speed:
from 300 to 115200 bauds,
- Handshake:
DTR, XON/XOFF, etc.
The quick set-up is automatically called after the serial mode is set. The quick
set-up can also be called through the interactive set-up.
c) Interactive Set-Up
The [configuration] menu offers the following commands:
- Quick Set-Up: see above
- Terminal: terminal characteristics (keyboard and monitors parameters,
emulation, colouring mode, etc.)
- Main Port (DB25): speed, handshake, etc.
- Auxiliary Port (RJ45): port mode, speed, handshake, etc.
The [Download] menu allows AX3000 firmware to be downloaded through the
network connector (bootp and tftp protocols).
Note: the 'remote set-up' feature is not available with the AX3000 serial mode.
d) Operation
When the serial mode is set, the TCP/IP AX3000 acts as the AX3000 model
40B.
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For more information (Unix settings, multi-screen parameters, etc.), please refer
the AX3000 model 40B literature.
A.9.2 - TCP/IP Mode
Description of the procedure to configure the AX3000 terminal for TCP/IP
Ethernet mode from serial mode.
a) Enabling the TCP/IP Mode
Enter the AX3000 Set-Up (<Ctrl><Alt><Esc>) and select the [Configuration]→
[Advanced]→[Operating Mode] menu. The displayed dialog box specifies the
current operating mode (serial) and gives the choice to 'keep this mode' or to
select the 'TCP/IP' mode.
Select the 'TCP/IP' mode. Note the displayed information box that informs you
to power-cycle the AX3000 for changes to take effect.
b) Setting-Up and Operation
Refer to the previous chapters in this document.
A.10 - GOING FURTHER...
This chapter describes special AX3000 operating parameters. Usually the
default values are suitable.
All these parameters are located in a specific dialog box in menu
[Configuration]→[Advanced]→[Tunings]. This dialog box varies depending
on the AX3000 model.
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Models 55/55E, 60/60E and 65/65E:
Models 75/75E:
A.10.1 - The 'mss' and 'window' Parameters
These parameters are common to all TCP/IP AX3000 models.
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These two parameters are the AX3000 resources allocated to telnet and tty
screen sessions for receiving network data:
- mss (maximum segment size) is the largest segment of TCP data. This
size is negotiated with the server at the connection time.
- window is the reception windows size (i.e. the size of the buffer on which
the TCP data is stored.
It is not advisable to modify these two values unless the input data flow is not
continuous (i.e. the data flow pauses and resumes regularly during scrolling).
Note: new values are used for the next TCP/IP connection (no need to powercycle the AX3000).
A.10.2 - The 'Time to Live' Parameter
This parameter is common to all TCP/IP AX3000 models.
This parameter controls the ‘to live’ time of the datagram to prevent it being
looped forever due to routing errors. Routers decrement the TTL of every
datagram as it traverses from one network to another. When its value reaches 0
the packet is dropped.
This parameter doesn't impact the AX3000 performance.
Note: a new ttl value takes immediately effect.
A.10.3 - The 'TCP port Assignment' Parameter
This parameter is common to all TCP/IP AX3000 models.
The AX3000 resources (screen sessions and auxiliary ports) are identified by
numeric values called TCP ports.
The TCP port assignment can be either random or fixed.
By default this is random which means the AX3000 TCP ports are different after
every re-boot. On booting the AX3000 generates a new base value. This value
(x) is between 1024 and 3072. The AX3000 resources are: session 1 = x,
session 2 = x+1, ..., session 8 = x+7, port aux1 = x+8, port aux2 = x+9 and port
parallel x+10.
The main benefit of this method is that if the AX3000 is suddenly powered off
(power cut for example), at the next boot time, the connections are immediately
accepted by the server. (i.e. the sessions are hooked on different sockets
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because the TCP ports are different). However this does create ‘phantom’
sessions, as the initial sessions are still active from the server’s perspective,
and must be killed by the server.
This can be done with the ‘keepalive’ process, manually killing or rebooting.
In some situations it may be beneficial to have always the same TCP port for an
AX3000 resource (to avoid phantom sessions or to identify connections). This is
the fixed port assignment. With this method the AX3000 resources are always:
session 1 = 1024, session 2 = 1025, ..., session 8 = 1031, aux1 port = 1032,
aux2 port = 1033 and parallel port 1034.
Note: changing this method takes effect at the next AX3000 boot time.
A.10.4 - The 'Nagle's Algorithm' Parameter
This parameter is for AX3000 models 55/55E, 65/65E and 75/75E.
The Nagle's Algorithm controls behaviour of the output network dataflow of a
TCP/IP device. This algorithm allows the number of datagrams sent by the
AX3000 to decrease. However a certain latency may be noticeable due to the
caching of data before transmission.
This algorithm is disabled to prioritise performance. However some operating
systems require this function to be enabled.
Note: enabling/disabling this operating mode takes effect for the next TCP/IP
connection (no need to power off the AX3000).
A.10.5 - The 'Telnet Break Code'
This parameter is for AX3000 models 55/55E, 65/65E and 75/75E.
For the telnet session, the <Ctrl><Alt><Pause> hotkey sends a 'break' code to
the host. This break code is defined by the RFC 854, this is 'IAC BREAK'.
If needed, this break code value can be modified. The extra values are:
- AO (Abort Output),
- IP (Interrupt process),
- none (<Ctrl><Alt><Pause> generates no code).
Note: a new break code value takes immediately effect.
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A.10.6 - The 'IP Addr. Set by Ping' Parameter
This parameter is common to all TCP/IP AX3000 models.
This parameter allows or disables the AX3000 IP Address to be set by a ping
command. (see Appendix A.7).
Note: a new value takes immediately effect.
A.10.7 - The 'Rejection Threshold' Parameter
This parameter is for AX3000 models 55/55E, 60/60E and 65/65E.
Changing the value of this parameter (high → low) increases the AX3000
reception sensitivity. This allows the AX3000 to try to accept weak network
signals (due to low quality wire, excessive length, etc).
In the event of erratic disconnections, this parameter can be modified (if too
many incorrect frames are received, disconnections may occur). It is
recommended that this parameter is modified with caution, as the more
sensitive the AX3000 is to data reception, the more sensitive it is to external
interference. It is recommended to check cable.
Note: changing this parameter takes effect at the next AX3000 boot time.
A.10.8 - The 'Scan Frequency (800x600)' Parameter
This parameter is for AX3000 models 60/60E and 65/65E.
This parameter allows the 800x600 VGA monitor frequency to be changed. (For
1024x768 the resolution is always 60 Hz.) Two frequencies are available: 60 Hz
or 72 Hz.
By default, the frequency is 72 Hz. If this is not supported by the VGA monitor,
set it to 60 Hz.
Note: the frequency modification takes immediately effect.
A.10.9 - The 'AUX1/AUX2 Frequency Tuning' Parameter
This parameter is for AX3000 models 55/55E, 60/60E and 65/65E.
The base frequency (Baud rate) used for the transmission in all serial devices,
(9600 bits per second, for instance) is set by a quartz crystal. If the reference
frequency of the quartz crystal is incorrect the base frequency may differ from
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the nominal value. Communication fails if the difference between the AX3000
base frequency and the device base frequency is too large.
If this problem is suspected (the data transmitted or received on an auxiliary
serial port is not correct whatever the baud rate or the cable length) try the
alternative values of the auxiliary port frequency.
Note: the frequency modification takes immediately effect.
A.10.10 - The '2 stop bits on AUX1' Parameter
This parameter is for AX3000 models 55/55E, 60/60E and 65/65E.
The AX3000 supports 1 or 2 stop bits for its AUX1 serial port to accommodate
legacy peripherals.
By enabling this parameter the '2-stop-bit' format becomes available for the
AUX1 port only and the 1-stop-bit format is disabled.
Note: this operating mode modification takes immediately effect.
A.10.11 - The 'Link' Parameter
This parameter is for AX3000 models 75/75E.
The AX3000 10/100 network port is set by default as auto-sense. But it can also
be set as 10Mb or 100Mb. The possible value are:
- Auto-sense,
- 10BT HalfDuplex,
- 10BT FullDuplex,
- 100BT HalfDuplex,
- 100BT FullDuplex.
Note: this operating mode modification takes immediately effect.
A.10.12 - The 'Supplemental Signals to Handle' Parameter
This parameter is common to all TCP/IP AX3000 models.
The AX3000 checks the printer status by reading both the "Busy" and "SelectIn" signals before printing.
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The AX3000 will not transmit data for printing if the printer handles only the
"Busy" signal,
This parameter determines whether the "Select-In" and/or "Paper Empty"
signals will be selected in addition to the "Busy" signal (which is always used).
Note: the signal modification takes immediately effect.
A.10.13 - The 'Operating Mode' Parameter
This parameter is common to all TCP/IP AX3000 models.
Data is usually sent to the parallel port through a method based on 'interrupts'.
This makes efficient use of the AX3000 CPU.
In event of problems (no printing or a very slow printing), it is possible to change
this parallel port management and to send data by a 'polling' method. To enable
this method, set the "Operating Mode" parameter to "Standard".
Note: the parallel port management modification takes immediately effect.
A.11 - DEFAULT FACTORY SET-UP AND QUICK SET-UP
Quick Set-Up allows an AX3000 to be rapidly updated for immediate use.
Two steps can be distinguished during the terminal reset:
- AX3000 default settings are loaded,
- the AX3000 settings are updated with the quick set-up information.
In the list below the parameters shown in bold type are issued from the quick
set-up.
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TCP/IP:
- Enable DHCP: from the quick set-up
- AX3000 IP Address: from the quick set-up
- AX3000 Net mask: depends on the AX3000 IP address or from DHCP
- host: a single host from the quick set-up
- Router: from the quick set-up or from DHCP
- DNS server: server #1 from the quick set-up or servers #1 and #2
from DHCP
- DNS search domain: domain #1 from the quick set-up or from DHCP
- Special parameters:
- mss: 800 (4096 if VNC, RDP or I52)
- window: 512 (1024 if VNC, RDP or I52)
- ttl: 255
- TCP port: random (pre-defined if I52)
- noise: high
- Nagle's algorithm: disabled (except if TWS)
- Set IP addr. By ping: yes
- Ethernet link: auto-sense (M75/75E only)
Screen:
- Type: CRT colour
- Enhanced screen mode: no
- Screen saver: no
- VGA frequency: standard (for M55/55E, M60/60E and M65/65E)
Keyboard:
- Type: from the quick set-up
- Nationality: from the quick set-up
- 'Num' led init: on
- 'Caps' led init: off
- Beep: short
- Repetition key delay: medium
- Repetition key speed: medium
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Terminal:
- Number of session: from the quick set-up
- Number of page/session: 1
- Flip between session: <Alt><Fx>
- TCP/IP status line: no
- For each session:
- Connection protocol: from the quick set-up (telnet, VNC or RDP)
- host: from the quick set-up
- TCP port: 23 (telnet), 5901 (VNC) or 3389 (RDP)
- auto connection: no
- auto reconnection: no
- login script: no
- Pre-defined configuration: from the quick set-up
- General parameters: from the pre-defined configuration
- TERM value: from the pre-defined configuration
- Programmable keys: from the pre-defined configuration
- colouring mode: no
- session label: ' x ' (where x is the session number)
- Default port: parallel
- Pre-Print string: ""
- Post-Print string: "\0C"
AUX1 Auxiliary Port:
- Operating mode: printer
- Speed: 9600
- Format: 8/1/none
- Handshake for transmission: XON/XOFF
- Handshake for reception: none
- Test device presence: no
- AUX frequency: standard (for M55/55E, M60/60E and M65/65E)
- 2 stop bits: no (for M55/55E, M60/60E and M65/65E)
- Pre-Print string: ""
- Post-Print string: ""
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AUX2 Auxiliary Port:
- Operating mode: from the quick set-up (mouse if VNC, otherwise
printer)
- Speed: 9600
- Format: 8/1/none
- Handshake for transmission: XON/XOFF
- Handshake for reception: none
- Test device presence: no
- AUX frequency: standard (for M55/55E, M60/60E and M65/65E)
- Pre-Print string: ""
- Post-Print string: ""
Parallel Auxiliary Ports:
- Supplemental signal: select (and none for M75/75E)
- Operating mode: standard
- Pre-Print string: ""
- Post-Print string: ""
AUX1, AUX2 and parallel Auxiliary Ports:
- Net service: from the quick set-up (optional: LPD or Prt5250 for one
of the 3 ports)
- LPD service settings:
- Printer name: from the quick set-up
- filter: no
- auto form feed: no
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- Prt5250 service settings:
- host: from the quick set-up
- TCP port: 23
- TERM: IBM-3812-1
- auto connection: yes
- auto reconnection: yes
- Printer name: from the quick set-up
- Queue for Writer Messages: QSYSOPR
- MSGQNAME Library: *LIBL
- Font Identifier: 011
- Manufacturer Type and Model: from the quick set-up
- Paper Source 1: *MFRTYPMDL
- Paper Source 2: *NONE
- Envelope hopper: *NONE
- ASCII 899 support: *NO
- WSCST name: no value
- WSCST library: no value
Other functions:
- operating mode: TCP/IP
- password: none
A.12 - HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE INFORMATION
To get the AX3000 firmware and hardware revisions, use one of the following:
- Enter the AX3000 interactive set-up, and select '?',
- Get the AX3000 set-up by issuing the setup_get remote command (the
revision is included in the text file banner):
rsh axname setup_get > file
- Use the following ax_version remote command to get the revision
directly:
rsh axname ax_version
A.12.1 - Hardware Information
The AX3000 hardware information is FKx-BVyyy:
- FKx is the circuit board code (FK stands for Flash Key)
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- BVyyy is the boot code version (the boot code is the non-erasable part of
the flash memory)
There are currently five different generations of hardware in the field:
- FK3: former production hardware of models 55, 55E and 56
- FK5: former production hardware of models 55, 55E and 56
- FK11: current production hardware of models 55, 55E and 56
- FK7: former production hardware of models 65
- FK13: former production hardware of models 65 and 65E
- FK14: current production hardware of models 65/65E (PS/2 mouse)
- FK15: current production hardware of models 60/60E
- FK16: current production hardware of models 75/75E
Note: the correct firmware file must be downloaded for your AX3000 hardware.
Example: if FK14 firmware file is downloaded into FK11 hardware, the
download process will fail.
A.12.2 - Firmware Information
The AX3000 firmware revision is composed of:
- a general firmware descriptor (until ':')
- available emulations (until '-')
- possible firmware options
Examples:
- TCP.FR.0303a:RDP&STD
- TCP.XX.0303a:I52&ANS!NFU
- TCP.XX.0303a:VNC&STD&QVT-SRI!DNS
a) General Firmware Information
The beginning of the firmware version is FCT.NA.yywwi:
- FCT is the AX3000 operating mode (always TCP):
- NA is the firmware nationality (code is ISO compliant). The main
nationalities are:
- XX: International (except for the following countries)
- BR: Brazil
- CZ: Czechoslovakia
- DK: Denmark
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- EE: Estonia
- FI: Finland
- FR: France
- GR: Greece
- IS: Iceland
- PL: Poland
- PT: Portugal
- SI: Slovenia
- TR: Turkey
- yywwi is the year and the week number of the firmware creation
following by an alphabetical index (for instance: 0303a).
Note: three parameters depend on the firmware nationality:
- The set-up message nationality (FR: French messages, other: English
messages),
- The possible presence of a national keyboard and associated character
set. For instance, the Turkish environment (keyboards and character set)
is only available with the 'TR' firmware.
- The default keyboard nationality (FR: France, XX: North American, TR:
Turkey, etc).
b) Available Emulations
The emulations or protocols included in an AX3000 firmware are indicated by
the following options:
RDP 5 RDP 5 graphics protocol for Windows (models 75/75E)
RDP RDP 4 graphics protocol for Windows (models 60/60E, 65/65E
and 75/75E)
VNC graphics protocol for Unix/Linux (models 65/65E and 75/75E)
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STD
I52
I32
ANS
VT2
WYS
V52
HFT
ATO
SM9
THE
QVT
TVI
SLN
TWS
PR3
I51
R32
332
PR9
ADS
stands for ANSI, VT2, WYS and SER
3252 emulation
3270 emulation
ANSI-based emulations
VT220 emulation
Wyse 60/120 emulation
VT52 emulation
HFT emulation
ATO300 emulation
SM9400/SM9412 emulation
Theos emulation
QVT 119+ emulation
TVI 910 emulation
SLNET emulation
Twin Server emulation
Prologue 3
3151 emulation
REAL32 emulation
C332 emulation
PRISM emulation
ADDS emulation
c) Possible Firmware Options
After the emulation specification, firmware option(s) can be met. A '-' is used as
separator between supported emulation (see above) and these options. A '&' is
used as separator between two options.
The main firmware options are:
ENH enhanced colouring mode
SER serial operating mode (implicit for STD, TWS and PR3)
SRI login script
PAL private VGA palette for each text session
BLW legacy monitor modes (monochrome, grey-level, monochrome
reverse)
MSE mouse support
40B set the operating mode as the default mode for the first power-on
F24 24-fctn-keys keyboard (implicit for I52)
F20 20-fctn-keys keyboard (available for VT2)
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43L 43-line mode support
DNL downloadable font support
PFK <F1> to <F4> remapped to the num pad (available for VT2 & WYS)
HPV specific value for <F1> to <F4> (available for VT2)
AGA alpha-graphics mode with ANSI emul. (models 65/65E and 75/75E)
AGV alpha-graphics mode with VT emul. (models 65/65E and 75/75E)
AGW alpha-graphics mode with WYSE emul. (models 65/65E and 75/75E)
ALG alpha-graphics mode (obsolete option)
d) Negative Firmware Options
When multiple-option firmware is requested, and due to memory reasons, some
standard options have to be removed. Removed options are signified by a '!'.
Possible options are:
DHC DHCP protocol (standard feature of models 55/55E)
DNS DNS and DHCP protocols (standard feature of models 60/60E,
65/65E and 75/75E)
NFU no local windowing support and no continuous underline (standard
features of the 5250 emulation)
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